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Decoration in Enameled Tiles for Bathroom
Decoration in Enameled Tiles for Bathroom is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix Albert Anthyme Aubert. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
Decoration in Enameled Tiles for Bathroom is a 1898 print by Félix Albert Anthyme Aubert, a French artist associated with the Les Cinq and Art dans Tout movements.
Subject & Meaning
The design depicts a serene pond scene with tall plants and pink buds, accompanied by a frieze-like band above featuring small figures in a procession. The figures appear disconnected from the natural scene below, creating a sense of juxtaposition.
Technique & Style
The print showcases Aubert's use of soft blues and greens for the water, contrasted with bright colors for the plants and yellow band. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity, characteristic of Aubert's work in the decorative arts.
History & Provenance
The work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, reflecting Aubert's contributions to the decorative arts and his involvement with various art movements and institutions during his career.
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Artist
Félix Albert Anthyme Aubert (24 May 1866 – 1940) was a French artist who was part of the decorative arts group Les Cinq with Alexandre Charpentier, Tony Selmersheim, Jean Dampt and Étienne Moreau-Nélaton, which later…
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