Caisse Simon (La) / Huîtres Exquises

ID(s):
1901005M0
Subject
Oysters farmed in Andernos on the Arcachon Bay.

Description:
By the sea, a couple enjoys oysters opened by the vendor.
To draw his characters, Cappiello drew inspiration from his brother Oreste and from Camille (on the left) and Marie Müller (in the center), sisters of the painter Alfredo Müller. Camille and Oreste married on March 3, 1900, in Paris's 17th arrondissement.

Source:
© RMN-Grand Palais (Musée d'Orsay) / Jean-Gilles Berizzi - Inventory number: RF37365
Date:
1901
Language: French
Dimensions of the drawing (cm):
96 x 114
Signature:
Bottom left
Remark:
A note on the mock-up mentions a print run of 3000 copies.
Materials:
Pastel
Support:
Paper
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