Femme assise, de face (1863-1864)
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes1863-1864 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1898)
Specifications
- Year
- 1863-1864
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1824–1898
About the artwork
This page presents "Femme assise, de face" (1863-1864), created by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. About the period around 1863-1864: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. The later nineteenth century is the era of Impressionism, whose first group exhibition was held in Paris in 1874, followed by Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and the Arts and Crafts movement. Drawings in brief: Drawings range from quick preparatory sketches to finished works in pen, chalk, charcoal, graphite, or wash. Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. The catalogue places it in Drawings. The format is portrait.
"Femme assise, de face" 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, 1824–1898
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