Fourneau à gaz

ID(s):
1928011E0 et 1928011E1
Subject
Gas stove

Description:
Two very similar sketches depict a housewife dancing with joy in front of her gas stove, holding two steaming pots in her hands.

Source:
1928011E0 : Private collection
1928011E1 : Private collection
Date:
1928
Language: French
Dimensions (cm):
1928011E0 : 69,1 x 54,8
1928011E1 : 71,4 x 55,8
Signature:
1928011E0 : Bottom right
1928011E1 : Bottom left
Remark:
Chronologically, Cappiello first placed the stove on a kind of table (1928011E0). He preferred in the second sketch (1928011E1) to place it on the edge of the drawing. This allows the housewife to dance more cheerfully. Then he stylized the stove to better highlight the joy of this woman.
Materials:
1928011E0 : Charcoal, gouache 1928011E1 : Pencil, charcoal, gouache
Support:
1928011E0: Paper glued on hardboard, mat, flap
1928011E1: Paper glued on hardboard, mat, flap
Reference Devambez: 5668
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