Who painted Seated Female Figure for "San Francisco"?

Seated Female Figure for "San Francisco" was painted by Charles Meryon in 1856.

Where can I see Seated Female Figure for "San Francisco"?

Seated Female Figure for "San Francisco" is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Seated Female Figure for "San Francisco"?

Seated Female Figure for "San Francisco" is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Seated Female Figure for "San Francisco"?

Museum-quality prints of Seated Female Figure for "San Francisco" are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Seated Female Figure for "San Francisco"

Charles Meryon , 1856

Seated Female Figure for "San Francisco" is a graphite drawing by the Impressionist artist Charles Meryon. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:Not signed. Not dated. "SASNM" center right composition, graphite, artist's hand. "Study of a detail in the etching / of San Francisco by C. Meryon / LD 73." verso, center sheet, graphite, unknown hand.
Markings: Marked:"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d). "BM" ( Bernard MacGeorge collector's stamp) verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 394).

About this work

Overview

Seated Female Figure for 'San Francisco' is a graphite drawing on wove paper created by Charles Meryon around 1856. The work is a figure study, distinct from Meryon's more typical etched cityscapes.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman seated on the ground, leaning against a wall with her head tilted back. The relaxed pose and calm atmosphere suggest a serene mood. Unclear writing on the wall behind her adds an element of intrigue.

Technique & Style

Executed in graphite, the drawing showcases Meryon's skill in rendering subtle detail and texture. The work's intimate scale and focus on a single figure contrast with Meryon's larger cityscapes.

History & Provenance

Meryon, a French etcher with a background influenced by his mother's career at the Paris Opera, produced this drawing during a period of declining mental health.

Own this work as a print

Artist & collection

Artist

Charles Meryon

Charles Meryon (sometimes Méryon, 23 November 1821 – 14 February 1868) was a French artist who worked almost entirely in etching, as he had colour blindness.