Artwork
Catherine and Young Boy Nude
Catherine and Young Boy Nude is an ink print by Suzanne Valadon. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Catherine and Young Boy Nude is a 1910 drypoint print on wove paper by Suzanne Valadon, a French artist known for her unconventional training and diverse subject matter.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an intimate scene of a nude woman and a young boy sitting together, with the woman holding a bowl and reaching out to the child, conveying a sense of tender human connection.
Technique & Style
Valadon's drypoint technique involves scratching lines into a surface, creating a distinctive texture and soft shading, achieved here with loose, expressive lines that capture the simplicity of the figures.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington, created by an artist who, despite lacking formal training, was admitted to the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in 1894, a milestone in her career.
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.
