Who painted Fashionable Young Woman Stepping Forward?

Fashionable Young Woman Stepping Forward was painted by French 19th Century in 1894.

Where can I see Fashionable Young Woman Stepping Forward?

Fashionable Young Woman Stepping Forward is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Fashionable Young Woman Stepping Forward?

Fashionable Young Woman Stepping Forward is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Fashionable Young Woman Stepping Forward

French 19th Century , 1894

Fashionable Young Woman Stepping Forward is a chalk drawing by the Impressionist artist French 19th Century. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Fashionable Young Woman Stepping Forward is a drawing created in the 1890s by a French artist. It is executed in black chalk heightened with white chalk on blue laid paper.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of black and white chalk on blue paper achieves delicate contrasts, showcasing the medium's expressive potential.

Context

The drawing reflects the late 19th-century artistic trend of depicting everyday life, as artists sought new subjects and ways to represent them.

History & Provenance

The work is held by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, which provides further information about its creation and history.

Artist & collection

Artist

French 19th Century

This sculptor liked to keep sharp tools in the studio and blunt ones in his pocket—his niece recalled finding him absentmindedly whittling a stick while talking philosophy.