The Senate Seen from the Luxembourg Garden
About this artwork
This etching, plate XI from the series 'Twelve Views of Paris', depicts a view of the French Senate viewed from the Luxembourg Gardens. It is the second state of the print.
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Félix Vallotton was a key figure in the Nabis group, known for his stark, modern aesthetic that bridged the gap between traditional printmaking and avant-garde simplification. This series, 'Twelve Views of Paris', reflects his sharp observational skills and his ability to transform mundane city scenes into atmospheric, graphic compositions. The handwritten inscription at the bottom provides a personal, historical touch, anchoring the work firmly in the artist's creative process in 1893.
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The Senate Seen from the Luxembourg Garden
Félix Vallotton, 1893
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