Who painted L'Heure (The Hour)?

L'Heure (The Hour) was painted by Emile Coulon in 1894.

Where can I see L'Heure (The Hour)?

L'Heure (The Hour) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is L'Heure (The Hour)?

L'Heure (The Hour) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of L'Heure (The Hour)?

Museum-quality prints of L'Heure (The Hour) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

L'Heure (The Hour)

Emile Coulon , 1894

L'Heure (The Hour) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Emile Coulon. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in graphite: Emile [Autre?] Coulon / Paris 1894.; stamped upper right verso in black: 12

About this work

Overview

L'Heure (The Hour) is a 1894 lithograph by Emile Coulon, featuring a woman with a fan and a clock face.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman in an elaborate hat holding a fan to her face, gazing sideways, with a clock face behind her, though its hands are absent, leaving the time ambiguous.

Technique & Style

The artist employed rapid, sketchy lines to capture the woman, while the background is characterized by loose strokes and includes a small study of her head in the corner, showcasing the expressive potential of lithography.