Artwork
Centennial of Lithography
Centennial of Lithography is a print by the Impressionist artist Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1971.236
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
Centennial of Lithography is a 1895 print by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, a prominent French artist known for his murals.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene: a woman in a light dress and blue shawl stands on grass, holding a paper, accompanied by a kneeling winged figure, possibly a child, holding a gray object. The imagery likely symbolizes the art of lithography, commemorating its 100th anniversary.
Technique & Style
Puvis de Chavannes' work is characterized by clarity and symbolic meaning, achieved through a balanced use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality.
Context
As a leading artist of the early Third Republic, Puvis de Chavannes played a significant role in shaping public art, co-founding the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts and influencing later artists.
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Artist
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (French pronunciation:; 14 December 1824 – 24 October 1898) was a French painter known for his mural painting, who came to be known as "the painter for France".
