Artwork

Toilette des enfants dans le Jardin

Toilette des enfants dans le Jardin, by Suzanne Valadon, ink, 1910
Toilette des enfants dans le Jardin, by Suzanne Valadon, ink, 1910

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

Portrait of Suzanne Valadon

Artist

Suzanne Valadon

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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