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Madame la Ménagère, Etaples, by William Lee Hankey, watercolor, 1910

Madame la Ménagère, Etaples

William Lee Hankey

1910

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Madame la Ménagère, Etaples is a 1910 watercolor by William Lee Hankey, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
William Lee Hankey
When & what style?
1910 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a long white dress, standing in a doorway. She is looking to her right, and her hands are clasped together in front of her. The woman is shown in a simple, domestic setting. The painting is done in watercolour, and the artist has used muted colours to create a sense of calm. The artist, William Lee Hankey, was a British painter known for his watercolour works. If you're interested in learning more about his style and technique, you might want to look up the Victoria and Albert Museum, where this painting is held.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour titled *Madame la Ménagère, Etaples* by William Lee Hankey, signed by the artist, depicts a domestic scene in Étaples.

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About the artist

Portrait of William Lee Hankey
Artist

William Lee Hankey

William Lee Hankey (1869–1952) RWS, RI, ROI, RE, NS was a British painter, printmaker, and illustrator.

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