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Adéle de Saussure and Marie-Louise Ravel, the Artist's Wife, in His Studio

Adéle de Saussure and Marie-Louise Ravel, the Artist's Wife, in His Studio, by Edouard Ravel, watercolor, 1877
Adéle de Saussure and Marie-Louise Ravel, the Artist's Wife, in His Studio, by Edouard Ravel, watercolor, 1877

Adéle de Saussure and Marie-Louise Ravel, the Artist's Wife, in His Studio is a watercolor drawing by the Impressionist artist Edouard Ravel. It dates from 1877 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Adéle de Saussure and Marie-Louise Ravel, the Artist's Wife, in His Studio is a watercolor on wove paper created by Edouard Ravel in 1877. The work is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts two women in a studio setting: one seated, wearing dark attire and a large hat, and the other standing opposite, dressed in lighter clothing with a pink scarf. A large canvas on an easel separates them, contributing to the contemplative atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor, the work showcases characteristics of the Impressionism movement. The scene is filled with various objects, including a colorful rug and a vase on a table, which add to the overall sense of quiet reflection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Edouard Ravel

Edouard Ravel (1877–1877) was an artist.

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