Women in an Interior (c. 1825–35): Art, History and Details

Women in an Interior (c. 1825–35) is in the Cleveland Museum of Art collection. The museum's creator attribution is Paul Delaroche (French, 1797–1856).

The work and its context

The museum's open-access catalogue describes the work:

This drawing relates to Paul Delaroche’s interest in scenes from English history. Rejecting the lofty subjects promoted by the French Academy, including ancient history, mythology, and the bible, Delaroche appealed to popular taste with comparatively contemporary images. Here, a group of women in attire probably dating from around the 17th century gather around a fireplace within a lavishly decorated domestic setting.

Object facts

• Title: Women in an Interior
• Date: c. 1825–35
• Creator attribution: Paul Delaroche (French, 1797–1856)
• Culture: France, 19th century
• Type: Drawing
• Technique: watercolor, gouache and graphite on wove paper
• Dimensions: Sheet: 11.2 x 15.6 cm (4 7/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
• Collection: DR - French
• Department: Drawings
• Accession number: 2018.1062

A detail from the museum

Although he was French, Delaroche became famous for painting scenes from English history.

Collection credit

Bequest of Muriel Butkin

View the collection record

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