Artwork
Grandmother with Louise, Nude Seated on the Floor (Grand-Mère et Louise Nue Assise par Terre)
Grandmother with Louise, Nude Seated on the Floor (Grand-Mère et Louise Nue Assise par Terre) is a print by Suzanne Valadon. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Grandmother with Louise, Nude Seated on the Floor is a 1910 print by Suzanne Valadon, a French artist known for her depictions of the human figure.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows an intimate domestic scene: a fully clothed grandmother gazes gently at her nude granddaughter Louise, who sits on the floor. The tender expression on the grandmother's face conveys a sense of warmth and closeness between the two figures.
Technique & Style
Valadon's work is characterized by her use of impasto, a technique that involves applying thick layers of paint to create textured surfaces. This approach adds depth and visual interest to the print.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art. Valadon, who began her career in 1894, was a pioneering female artist and the mother of painter Maurice Utrillo.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marie-Clémentine "Suzanne" Valadon (French pronunciation: ; 23 September 1865 – 7 April 1938) was a French painter who was born at Bessines-sur-Gartempe, Haute-Vienne, France.
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