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Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
1859-1923
Les bonnes. Verso: Sketch Of a Young Woman
1892?
Black ink, watercolor, and crayon, on paper.
18 1/16 x 11 13/16 inches (458 x 300 mm)
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
2003.8
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Drawing composed of a series of four vignettes by Steinlen illustrating verses by L. Xanrof from a poem entitled "Les bonnes"; published in Gil Blas illustré, March 27, 1892, p. 8. Cf. Ray.
Sketch in black ink of a young woman lifting her skirt to examine her shoe on verso.
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Signed "Steinlen" in ink within design.
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Associated names:
Xanrof, Léon, 1867-1953. Bonnes.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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Reproduced in: The art of the French illustrated book, 1700 to 1914 / Gordon N. Ray. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1982, v. II, col. plate.
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