Who painted Salamander (La Salamandre)?

Salamander (La Salamandre) was painted by Pierre Roche in 1895.

Where can I see Salamander (La Salamandre)?

Salamander (La Salamandre) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Salamander (La Salamandre)?

Salamander (La Salamandre) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Salamander (La Salamandre)

Pierre Roche , 1895

Salamander (La Salamandre) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Pierre Roche. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Pierre Roche's *Salamander (La Salamandre)*, created in 1895, is a color lithograph on Japanese paper, exemplifying the artist's versatility across multiple mediums.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a single, dark salamander clinging to a vine with small, softly rendered leaves in greens and light browns, set against a plain background, emphasizing the intimate interaction between the creature and its foliage.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, quickly drawn lines, the lithograph showcases Roche's attention to detail in textures and small elements, such as leaf patterns and the salamander's skin, achieved through the lithographic process on Japanese paper.

History & Provenance

Roche, initially a medical student, transitioned to art, studying at Académie Julian under Alfred Roll. He exhibited at the Paris Salon (1884-1889) before expanding into sculpture, influenced by Jules Dalou, with *Salamander* reflecting his late 19th-century printmaking and decorative arts practice.

Artist & collection

Artist

Pierre Roche

Pierre Roche (Paris, 2 August 1855 – Paris, 18 January 1922), pseudonym of Pierre Henry Ferdinand Massignon, was a French sculptor, painter, ceramist and medallist.