Portrait de Jeanne Lecomte du Nouÿ (1922)
Francis Picabia1922 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1953)
Specifications
- Year
- 1922
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1879–1953
About the artwork
This page presents "Portrait de Jeanne Lecomte du Nouÿ" (1922), created by Francis Picabia. Background on Drawings: Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Historical background, 1922: Posters, magazines, and illustrated books were major ways for the public to meet new art and design. The first decades of the twentieth century were a period of rapid experiment, with Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, and the first abstract painting appearing within a few years of each other. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Portrait de Jeanne Lecomte du Nouÿ" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Drawings and sketches stand out through line clarity and a sense of the artist process, which makes them a natural fit for minimalist, monochrome, and graphic interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1879–1953
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