Who painted Woman Having Supper?

Woman Having Supper was painted by Georges Bottini in 1903.

Where can I see Woman Having Supper?

Woman Having Supper is held by National Gallery of Art.

Artwork

Woman Having Supper

Georges Bottini , 1903

Woman Having Supper is an ink print by Georges Bottini. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Georges Bottini’s 1903 etching titled Woman Having Supper captures a brief domestic scene. Rendered in a limited palette of browns and muted pinks, the print presents a seated woman at a modest table, surrounded by everyday objects such as a pitcher, cup and a plate of small pastries or fruit. The composition is intimate, suggesting a quiet moment of nourishment.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure, a woman in a simple dress and a white cap adorned with a flower, leans on her elbow while partaking in a modest meal. A standing male figure appears in the background, holding an unseen item, hinting at a shared domestic routine. The work emphasizes ordinary life, focusing on the calm, unembellished act of taking supper.

Technique & Style

Bottini employed a hand‑drawn, scratchy line quality typical of early twentieth‑century etching. The lines are uneven and expressive, giving the impression of a rapid sketch rather than a polished finish. The limited tonal range, achieved through careful biting and inking, reinforces the work’s modest, almost documentary atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Created in 1903, the print belongs to Bottini’s early output, a period when he explored everyday subjects through printmaking. While specific ownership records are scarce, the work has appeared in several catalogues of early modern French etchings, confirming its attribution to Bottini and its place within his broader oeuvre.