Artwork
Marcelle la Brune
Marcelle la Brune is an ink print by Juan Gris. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in graphite: juan Gris 4/50; lower left in stone: Juan Gris / 3-21; by later hands, lower left verso in graphite: 16 / N4 8106 #357; stamped lower right verso in black: Made in France
About this work
Overview
Marcelle la Brune is a 1921 lithograph by Juan Gris, created in green on paper. It is a print featuring a simplified depiction of a woman's face and shoulders.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph shows a woman, identified as 'Marcelle la Brune' by the artist's inscription. The simplicity of the drawing suggests a focus on essential forms rather than detailed representation.
Technique & Style
Gris employed lithography to create the print, using smooth lines to define the subject's features against a softly textured background. The green tone unifies the composition, reflecting Gris's adaptation of Cubist principles to the graphic medium.
History & Provenance
Juan Gris, a Spanish artist associated with Cubism, produced Marcelle la Brune during his time in France. Gris spent most of his career in Paris, where he contributed to the development of Cubism.
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Artist & collection
Artist
José Victoriano González-Pérez, better known as Juan Gris, was a Spanish painter born in Madrid who lived and worked in France for most of his active period.
