May 3 – July 26, 2015 Inscriptions & Marks Inscriptions on verso, by unknown hand
Auguste Rodin was born in 1840, the second child and only son of Jean-Baptiste Rodin and Marie Cheffer, first-generation Parisians of modest means. Nothing in his family background or situation suggested that he might become an artist.
Francois Auguste French, 1840 – 1917 Displaying 1 – 12 of 72 Results Artwork Hand
The political strength of Henry VIII’s regime lay in his ability to choose advisors who were both wise and learned. One of these men was Sir Brian Tuke.
His right hand, father from us, rests in a loose fist near his other wrist.
limp and gesturing with a three and the other hand cupping the woman’s cards.
Auguste Rodin was born in 1840, the second child and only son of Jean-Baptiste Rodin and Marie Cheffer, first-generation Parisians of modest means. Nothing in his family background or situation suggested that he might become an artist.
Francois Auguste French, 1840 – 1917 Displaying 1 – 12 of 72 Results Artwork Hand
Valentin de Boulogne was born near Boulogne (from whence he takes his last name) in Picardy. He came from a family of artists, but little else is known of his early life and training.
His other hand, closer to us, brushes the underside of his chin as he looks down
The eldest son of a Parisian banker, Edgar Degas reinforced his formal academic art training by copying Old Master paintings both in Italy, where he spent three years (1856–1859), and at the Louvre. Degas early on developed a rigorous drawing style and a respect for line that he would maintain throughout his career.
1963.10.16 Download artwork Artwork Dancer Holding Her Right Foot in Her Right Hand
graphite: 4C Trial Proof / JJ ’73-’74; upper right corner in graphite by unknown hand
The eldest son of a Parisian banker, Edgar Degas reinforced his formal academic art training by copying Old Master paintings both in Italy, where he spent three years (1856–1859), and at the Louvre. Degas early on developed a rigorous drawing style and a respect for line that he would maintain throughout his career.
Displaying 1 – 12 of 63 Results Artwork Dancer Holding Her Right Foot in Her Right Hand
The eldest son of a Parisian banker, Edgar Degas reinforced his formal academic art training by copying Old Master paintings both in Italy, where he spent three years (1856–1859), and at the Louvre. Degas early on developed a rigorous drawing style and a respect for line that he would maintain throughout his career.
1963.10.16 Download artwork Artwork Dancer Holding Her Right Foot in Her Right Hand
