Artwork
Pierrot
Pierrot is a print by the Impressionist artist Adolphe Léon Willette. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1941.546
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Adolphe Léon Willette's print 'Pierrot' dates to around 1892. It is a work by a French artist known for his diverse output as a painter, illustrator, caricaturist, and lithographer.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dramatic scene with a woman standing by an open window, her hair and dress disheveled, while a man in dark attire observes her from inside.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by loose, expressive lines and shading that captures the interplay of light and shadow, suggesting a spontaneous and gestural approach to drawing.
Context
Willette's work was associated with the artistic and entertainment circles of late 19th-century Paris, as evidenced by his involvement in designing the Moulin Rouge cabaret.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Adolphe Léon Willette (30 July 1857 – 4 February 1926) was a French painter, illustrator, caricaturist, and lithographer, as well as an architect of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret.
