Millerand
c. 1898
About this artwork
This is a woodcut portrait of the French politician Alexandre Millerand, characterized by bold, high-contrast black and white areas typical of the artist's style.
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Félix Vallotton was a master of the revival of woodcut printing, using extreme silhouettes to create psychological depth in his portraiture. This specific work captures Alexandre Millerand, a prominent socialist who would later serve as President of France, during a time when his political influence was rapidly ascending in French society.
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Millerand
Félix Vallotton, c. 1898
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