Artwork
La modiste
La modiste is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Norbert Goeneutte. It is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La modiste is an etching created by Norbert Goeneutte in 1895. It is executed in black on laid paper and is now held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a woman, likely a milliner, seated with her hand on her chin, beside a bust of a woman wearing a headscarf. The scene reflects Goeneutte's interest in contemporary Parisian life.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Goeneutte's skill with etching, a printmaking technique. The use of black on laid paper gives the image a detailed, textured appearance, aligning with the techniques of late 19th-century printmaking.
Context
Goeneutte was associated with the Impressionism and Realism movements. His work on Émile Zola's novel La Terre indicates his engagement with the social and cultural themes of his time, which is also reflected in La modiste.
Artist & collection
Artist
Norbert Goeneutte (23 July 1854 – 9 October 1894) was a French painter, etcher and illustrator; notably for the novel La Terre by Émile Zola.
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