Madeleine Lerolle and Her Daughter Yvonne

The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Madeleine Lerolle and Her Daughter Yvonne as painting (France, 19th century · c. 1879–80).

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Albert Besnard was a good friend of fellow artist Henri Lerolle, whose wife Madeleine and daughter Yvonne are the subjects of this double portrait set in a studio. The artist’s profession is referenced in the large portfolios of drawings at lower right, and the easel at upper left, which displays a canvas tipped forwar

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A CLOSER LOOK

The museum identifies this painting as oil on fabric and credits Albert Besnard (French, 1849–1934).

The museum's collection notes: Albert Besnard was a good friend of fellow artist Henri Lerolle, whose wife Madeleine and daughter Yvonne are the subjects of this double portrait set in a studio. The artist’s profession is referenced in the large portfolios of drawings at lower right, and the easel at upper left, which displays a canvas tipped forward at an unusual angle. The canvas has been strapped to the easel in this position so the artist can more easily paint while seated.

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The Cleveland Museum of ArtMadeleine Lerolle and Her Daughter Yvonne

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