Project for the Signs of the Zodiac

Artist Eugène Samuel Grasset (French, 1841 - 1917)

Datemid-19th-early 20th century

MediumPen, ink, and watercolor on paper

DimensionsUnframed: 21 x 28 1/2 inches (53.34 x 72.39 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Dillon

Object numberF99-14/4

Signedbottom right, pencil: "Eug. Grasset. Project pour les signes des Zodiaque"

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European Art

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DescriptionTwo rows of four pale polychrome designs each. All have upright rectangular empty window-like sections flanked by narrow borders on one side, broad on the other, rising from horizontal bottom sections and topped by horizontal top portions. Each broad border has a zodiac symbol at the top. All vertical borders contain floral, foliate, and geometric forms within horizontally demarcated sections beyond which portions of blooms or leaves extend. Each window has a different plinth-like base at its bottom.Exhibition History

Exhibition History

[No known exhibitions at this time]

Provenance

With George Chaffee (1922-2013) and Joan (née Kent, 1925-2009) Dillon, North Chatham, MA, by May 17, 1999;

Given by George Chaffee and Joan Kent Dillon to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 1999.

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