Artwork
Scheherazade
Scheherazade is a print by George Auriol. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2014.285
- Credit line
- Bequest of John Bonebrake
About this work
Overview
Scheherazade is a 1901 print by George Auriol, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two women strolling together in a courtyard, one carrying a coiled rope or hose, the other veiled. The scene is likely inspired by the legend of Scheherazade, a storyteller from Middle Eastern folklore.
Technique & Style
Auriol employed bold, flat colors and simple forms to convey the narrative, creating a rhythmic pattern with the women's robes and the surrounding tiles.
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Artist & collection
Artist
George Auriol, born Jean-Georges Huyot – February 1938, Paris), was a French poet, songwriter, graphic designer, type designer, and Art Nouveau artist.
