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Women in an Interior

c. 1825–35

Paul Delaroche

(French, 1797–1856)
Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
watercolor, gouache and graphite on wove paper
Measurements
Sheet: 11.2 x 15.6 cm (4 7/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Muriel Butkin 2018.1062
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Although he was French, Delaroche became famous for painting scenes from English history.

Description

This drawing relates to Paul Delaroche’s interest in scenes from English history. Rejecting the lofty subjects promoted by the French Academy, including ancient history, mythology, and the bible, Delaroche appealed to popular taste with comparatively contemporary images. Here, a group of women in attire probably dating from around the 17th century gather around a fireplace within a lavishly decorated domestic setting.
A horizontally oriented watercolor and gouache painting depicts five women with light skin tones in an ornate, dark interior. On the left, a woman in a red gown sits in a green chair, finger to lips. In the center, two women lean toward each other. On the right, a woman in white with blue bows sits in a green chair holding a red fan, while another in blue peers over her shoulder.

Women in an Interior

c. 1825–35

Paul Delaroche

(French, 1797–1856)
France, 19th century

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