Artwork
Young Woman at an Easel
Young Woman at an Easel is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri-Charles Guérard. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2019.242
- Credit line
- Gift of Margaret and Peter Dobbins
About this work
Overview
Young Woman at an Easel is a print by Henri Guérard, created from an original painting by his wife, Eva Gonzalès. The work depicts a young woman, identified as Gonzalès' sister Jeanne, engaged in painting a still life.
Subject & Meaning
The print portrays Jeanne Gonzalès standing at an easel, brush in hand, in a dimly lit room. Light falls on her face and the canvas, highlighting her activity as an artist.
Technique & Style
Guérard employed etching techniques to recreate Gonzalès' painting, achieving soft, nuanced lines that evoke a sense of delicacy. The use of sfumato, a technique that blurs edges, contributes to the overall mood of the image.
History & Provenance
The print is one of several etchings Guérard made based on his wife's paintings after her death in childbirth at a young age. By reinterpreting her work, Guérard helped preserve her artistic legacy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henri Charles Guérard (26 April 1846, Paris - 24 March 1897, Paris) was a French painter and printmaker, particularly in etching and lithography.
