Artwork
La Dame aux Gants.
La Dame aux Gants. is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Garrido. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Created in 1868, La Dame aux Gants is a pen-and-ink drawing by the Spanish artist L.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1868, La Dame aux Gants is a pen-and-ink drawing by the Spanish artist L. R. Garrido. The work is part of the permanent collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, where it is displayed among other 19th‑century studies of fashion and portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a young woman turned slightly toward the viewer, her wide‑brimmed hat tipped to one side. She holds a small object—interpreted as a fan or a pair of gloves—in her right hand, while her left hand rests near her chest, suggesting a poised, informal gesture that conveys a moment of private contemplation.
Technique & Style
Executed with swift, confident black lines on an unadorned surface, the drawing emphasizes silhouette and gesture over fine detail. Garrio’s hand‑drawn strokes give the face a softened, slightly blurred quality, creating a sense of immediacy and liveliness typical of quick studies intended to capture the essence of a figure rather than a finished portrait.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the drawing has remained in institutional care, entering the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection through acquisition in the early 20th century. The artist’s signature, rendered in the lower margin as “L.R. Garrido,” authenticates the work and aligns it with other documented pieces by the same hand.
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