Artwork
Sketch of a Young Lady in Violet (Esquisse de jeune femme a la violette)
Sketch of a Young Lady in Violet (Esquisse de jeune femme a la violette) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Norbert Goeneutte. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Sketch of a Young Lady in Violet is a print created by Norbert Goeneutte in 1874 using etching and drypoint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a young woman standing sideways, facing away from the viewer, wearing a dark hat and a loose violet dress with a high collar. The pose and attire suggest a casual, everyday scene.
Technique & Style
Goeneutte employed etching and drypoint to achieve delicate lines and tonal contrasts. Drypoint's characteristic rough edges hold ink, giving the lines a slightly fuzzy appearance, while the overall effect is one of quick, expressive mark-making.
History & Provenance
Goeneutte was a French painter, etcher, and illustrator active during the late 19th century, associated with the realist and early impressionist movements. He is also known for his work on Émile Zola's novel La Terre.
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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Study
The Actress Ellen Andrée
Young Woman Standing
Miss May Belfort in the Irish and American Bar, rue Royale (Miss Belfort Belfort au Irish and American Bar, Rue Royale)
The Draped Figure, Back View
The Velvet Dress
Woman in a Cape (La femme à la pèlerine)
L'ambulante au parapluie (Walker with an Umbrella)
Mary Cassatt at the Louvre: The Etruscan Gallery
Count Robert de Montesquiou
Elegant Young Woman Seen from Behind