Artwork
La Coquetterie
La Coquetterie is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Armand Rassenfosse. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Coquetterie is a 1895 drypoint print by Armand Rassenfosse, executed with a roulette on laid paper. The work depicts two women in relaxed, flowing poses, juxtaposed with a skull, creating a sense of contrast.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows two women: one seated on a low stool, holding a skull with one hand and wearing piled-high hair, while the other stands nearby, turned slightly away. The skull introduces a note of mortality amidst the subjects' casual demeanor.
Technique & Style
Rassenfosse utilized drypoint with a roulette to achieve fine, detailed lines. The figures are rendered in quick, sketchy strokes with minimal shading, emphasizing spontaneity and simplicity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1895, specific provenance details for La Coquetterie are not provided in the available information.
Context
La Coquetterie reflects late 19th-century artistic explorations of contrasting themes (mortality vs. everyday life) and the popularity of drypoint among artists for its expressive line work.
Legacy
The legacy of La Coquetterie is not explicitly detailed in the provided sources, though it contributes to the broader understanding of Rassenfosse's oeuvre and the drypoint technique's application in the period.
Artist & collection
