Artwork

Croquis (Sketches)

Croquis (Sketches), by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, ink, 1895
Croquis (Sketches), by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, ink, 1895

Croquis (Sketches) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:center left in stone: P.P.Ch; lower right in stone: P.P.Ch; stamped upper right verso in black: 012

Artist & collection

Portrait of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

Artist

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

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".

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Who painted Croquis (Sketches)?

Croquis (Sketches) was painted by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes in 1895.

Where can I see Croquis (Sketches)?

Croquis (Sketches) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Croquis (Sketches)?

Croquis (Sketches) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Croquis (Sketches)?

Museum-quality prints of Croquis (Sketches) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.