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1. A Fisherman Pulling a Net A Fisherman Leaning on an Oar.

Author

P. S.

Subjects
*FRENCH drawing, *FISHERS in art, *FRENCH art, *MUSEUM acquisitions, *ART museums
Abstract

The article presents information regarding Jean-Honoré Fragonard's 1774 drawings of a fisherman pulling a net and a fisherman leaning on an oar. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City acquired these red chalk drawings on cream antique laid paper in 2006 through the help of gifts from Walter and Leonore Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation. In spite of their somewhat ragged clothing and bare feet, the fishermen are shown to be dashing figures with their billowy jackets, broad-brimmed hats and looped-over sashes.

Published
2007

2. Nude.

Author

S. R.

Subjects
*FRENCH drawing, *20TH century French art, *FEMALE nude in art, *MUSEUM acquisitions, *ART museums, *20TH century drawing
Abstract

The article presents information regarding a brush and ink drawing on paper on a nude subject by Henri Matisse between 1905-1906. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City acquired this art object in 2007 with the help of a gift from Joan and Lestern Avnet. This drawing was used by Matisse as a study for the central character in his popular painting, "Bonheur de vivre," which is now in the Barnes Foundation, Merion, Pennsylvania. It is observed that the body of the reclining nude woman has become an iconic image in modern art's history.

Published
2007