Artwork

La mujer del vaso azul ó Mujer con el vaso azul

La mujer del vaso azul ó Mujer con el vaso azul, by Edmond Aman-Jean, oil, 1907
La mujer del vaso azul ó Mujer con el vaso azul, by Edmond Aman-Jean, oil, 1907

La mujer del vaso azul ó Mujer con el vaso azul is an oil painting by Edmond Aman-Jean. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

La mujer del vaso azul is a painting created by French artist Edmond Aman-Jean around 1907. It is an oil on canvas work currently held in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a serene woman with dark hair, wearing a green and yellow garment. She holds a dark object in her left hand, gazing slightly to the right. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Aman-Jean's skill in capturing subtle expressions and warm tones. The earthy background complements the subject, creating a sense of harmony.

History & Provenance

Aman-Jean, a Symbolist painter, co-founded the Salon des Tuileries in 1923, indicating his significant role in early 20th-century French art circles. The painting has been part of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Edmond Aman-Jean

Artist

Edmond Aman-Jean

Edmond Aman-Jean (13 November 1858, Chevry-Cossigny – 25 January 1936, Paris) was a French symbolist painter, who co-founded the Salon des Tuileries in 1923.