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Study for a Decoration for the Salle des Fêtes of the Town Hall of Paris's 11th arrondissement

1897

Victor Emile Prouvé

(French, 1858–1943)
Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
watercolor with black chalk framing lines on beige wove paper
Measurements
Sheet: 45.9 x 64.5 cm (18 1/16 x 25 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Muriel Butkin 2015.453
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The mural painting to which this drawing relates was one of two major designs that Victor Prouvé created for town halls throughout Paris; he also decorated the staircase of a public building in Issy-les-Moulineaux, a Paris suburb.

Description

An avid draftsman, Victor Prouvé was known for his role in the École de Nancy, a group of artists active in the art nouveau movement, which integrated fine and decorative arts. This drawing relates to Prouvé's design for a mural intended to decorate the community center in the town hall of Paris's 11th arrondissement. By creating sophisticated designs for a broad public in such spaces, the artist sought to forge a role for vanguard art in everyday life.
A horizontally oriented watercolor and black chalk drawing on beige paper depicts five women with light skin tones. Sweeping, gestural black lines and translucent yellow washes define their flowing gowns. On our left, one figure stands with her back turned. Beside her, three figures overlap while leaning rightward. Further right, a woman sits in profile, reaching toward a reclining figure at the edge. The scene is rendered with rhythmic, sketchy strokes.

Study for a Decoration for the Salle des Fêtes of the Town Hall of Paris's 11th arrondissement

1897

Victor Emile Prouvé

(French, 1858–1943)
France, 19th century

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