La Meule; Jeune premier! [recto]
1891
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1891
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Meule; Jeune premier! [recto] is a 1891 ink by Charles Decaux, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image showcases a folding program featuring two prints. The left print, titled "La Marchande d'Oranges, croquis de Renoir," is a red transfer lithograph by Decaux after Renoir. It depicts a woman in a dress, holding a basket and an orange, with a child standing beside her. The right print, titled "La Meule," is also a red transfer lithograph by Decaux after John Lewis Brown. It features a man in a hat and coat, leaning against a stack of hay. Both prints are rendered in a red color scheme, with the left print showcasing more detail and texture. The right print appears more abstract, with bold brushstrokes and a focus on the subject's pose. The use of lithography in these prints allows for a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subjects. For more information on this technique, explore the art of lithography.
