Artwork
Toilette des enfants dans le Jardin

Toilette des enfants dans le Jardin 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
Toilette des enfants dans le Jardin is a drypoint print on laid paper created by Suzanne Valadon in 1910. It is a sketch of children outdoors, and is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts four children under a tree, with two seated on the ground and two standing by a well. The scene captures a moment of everyday life, with the children engaged in a simple task.
Technique & Style
Valadon employed drypoint, a technique involving scratching lines into a metal plate, to create the print. The resulting marks are characterized by their sharpness and softness, achieved through the rough texture of the laid paper.
History & Provenance
Suzanne Valadon was a French artist known for her diverse subjects, including female nudes, portraits, still lifes, and landscapes. She was admitted to the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in 1894, a notable achievement as its first female painter.
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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