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Maurice Chabas
Pensive Young Woman Drawing in Graphite and Chalk, Circa 1895-1905

c. 1895 - 1905

$3,548.56
£2,629.62
€3,165VAT Included
CA$4,907.71
A$4,949.46
CHF 2,881.39
MX$60,237.49
NOK 33,022.48
SEK 34,123.79
DKK 22,874.19

About the Item

Maurice Chabas (Nantes 1862 – Versailles 1947) Pensive Young Woman Graphite with white-chalk highlights on blue-grey paper 46 × 32 cm Unsigned Provenance Bruno Delarue Gallery, Étretat Private collection, France c. 1895-1905, Chabas captures here the very essence of Symbolism: a solitary, introspective female figure, drawn with a supple, vibrant line. The tinted paper, animated by quick hatching and touches of white, attests to his academic training under Bouguereau, while the dreamy pose reflects his spiritual quest. The attribution is supported by this characteristic graphic handwriting, by direct parallels with his studies for the Lyon-Perrache station, and by the period cartouche bearing his name. A rare drawing—both intimate and emblematic—ideal for launching or enriching a Symbolist collection.
  • Creator:
    Maurice Chabas (1862-1947, French)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1895 - 1905
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2258216239172

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