Artwork
Rosasharn
Rosasharn is a graphite drawing by Paul de Longprè. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Rosasharn is a work on paper executed in 1901 by the French artist Paul de Longprè. The piece combines watercolor washes with graphite drawing, applied to wove paper that has subsequently been mounted on a sturdier paperboard support. It is catalogued as a drawing rather than a fully painted canvas, reflecting the artist’s mixed‑media approach.
Technique & Style
The artist employs the translucency of watercolor to establish tonal fields, while graphite lines define form and detail. The choice of wove paper provides a smooth surface that accommodates both media, and the mounting to paperboard adds stability for display. The interplay of pigment and line demonstrates de Longprè’s skill in integrating drawing and painting within a single composition.
History & Provenance
The work has remained in the public domain since its acquisition, where it is presented as part of the museum’s early‑modern drawing collection.
Created at the turn of the twentieth century, Rosasharn entered the art market through private collections before being acquired by the institution that now holds it. Documentation traces its ownership back to the artist’s estate, confirming its authenticity and dating to 1901. The work has remained in the public domain since its acquisition, where it is presented as part of the museum’s early‑modern drawing collection.
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