Artwork
Untitled ("Babette")
Untitled ("Babette") is a print by Albert de Belleroche. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled ("Babette") is a circa 1914 print by Albert de Belleroche, a Welsh-born artist active in Paris and England, known for his lithographic work.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated woman, "Babette", in a high-necked, puffed-sleeve dress with loosely pulled-back hair, conveyed through quick, sketchy lines suggestive of a study or preliminary idea.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, rapid lines, the work embodies de Belleroche's graphic style, giving it an unfinished, spontaneous appearance.
History & Provenance
Created around 1914, the print is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection; de Belleroche was honored as Chevalier de l’Ordre de Leopold in 1933.
Context
Reflecting early 20th-century artistic practices, the piece aligns with the era's emphasis on expressive, quickly executed works, potentially influenced by de Belleroche's Parisian and English artistic circles.
Legacy
While not de Belleroche's most renowned work, "Untitled (Babette)" contributes to the understanding of his lithographic approach and spontaneous artistic technique.
Artist & collection
Artist
Count Albert Gustavus de Belleroche (22 October 1864 – 14 July 1944), also known as Albert Belleroche, was a Welsh painter and lithographer, who lived most of his childhood and his adulthood in Paris and England.
