Le premier chat
Description
Une jeune femme nue, dans une baignoire, s’adresse à un chat noir au poil hérissé, perché sur le rebord. À gauche, la porte entrouverte laisse apparaître le diable, armé d’une fourche. Des vêtements sont suspendus à un patère.
About this work
The artwork titled "Le premier chat", attributed to Willette Adolphe (1857-1926), is preserved at musée Ziem. Referenced in the Joconde database, this work contributes to the national artistic heritage preserved in labeled museums.
Technique and Materials
This work belongs to the field: beaux-arts, dessin. It was created using the following materials and techniques: Crayon, plume, sanguine, papier.
The Conserving Museum
"Le premier chat" is preserved at musée Ziem, an institution bearing the « Musée de France » label. This label ensures that the collections are managed rigorously in terms of conservation, inventory, and public accessibility.
Data sources
The information about this work comes from the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab).
About this artwork
Willette Adolphe (1857-1926) est l'auteur de Le premier chat, oeuvre conservée au musée Ziem. La réalisation fait appel à Crayon, plume, sanguine, papier. Mesures : sans cadre: 12,5 × 17,5 cm. On sait de cette oeuvre que : Châlons-sur-Marne, 1857 ; Paris, 1926.
Creation context
C'est durant la que Willette Adolphe (1857-1926) conçoit Le premier chat, porté par un élan de renouvellement artistique qui traverse alors le monde de la création. Le musée Ziem conserve aujourd'hui cette pièce née d'un moment historique singulier, où les conventions esthétiques sont remises en question et où de nouvelles voies s'ouvrent aux artistes les plus audacieux.
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Everything you need to know
The work « Le premier chat » is held at musée Ziem, an institution labeled as a « Musée de France ». This label guarantees the quality of collection preservation and accessibility to the public.
This artwork is attributed to Willette Adolphe (1857-1926) according to the Joconde database of the Ministry of Culture. Check the artist's profile on DellArte to discover their background, other works, and museums that house their creations.
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