Artwork
La Meule; Jeune premier! [recto]
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La Meule; Jeune premier! [recto] is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Charles Decaux. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. La Meule; Jeune premier!
About this work
Overview
La Meule; Jeune premier! is a 1891 folding program comprising three prints on wove paper, created through a combination of photomechanical and lithographic processes.
Subject & Meaning
The program features two transfer lithographs: 'La Marchande d'Oranges' after Renoir, depicting a woman with a basket and child, and 'La Meule' after John Lewis Brown, showing a man leaning against a haystack. Both prints are rendered in red.
Technique & Style
The lithographs exhibit different levels of detail and texture, with 'La Marchande d'Oranges' being more representational and 'La Meule' featuring bold, abstract brushstrokes. The red color scheme unifies the two prints.
History & Provenance
The program was created in 1891 by Charles Decaux, who produced the transfer lithographs after works by Renoir and John Lewis Brown. A third print, made through a photomechanical process, is also included.
Artist & collection
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