Woman at a Dressing Table
Catalogue Entry
- ArtWiki ID
- #13106
- Interest
- 2k views2 saves2 comments
- Rank
- #144 of 33,556score +82
- Date
- 1873[3]
- Medium
- Oil paint, canvas[3]
- Dimensions
- 65 × 81 cm[3]
- Location
- Private Collection
- Style
- Impressionism
- Period
- 19th Century
- Origin
French- Palette
Market
sourceNov 2015this work
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Nov 2014
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May 2014
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Nov 2013
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May 2012
- 338,500 USDUn jardin à Trouville
Nov 2011
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Nov 2011this work
- 199,250 GBPPrairie au pont d'Argenteuil
Jun 2011this work
- 92,500 USDMassif de fleurs, jardin du petit gennevilliers
May 2011
- 398,500 USDLES CHAMPS, PLAINE DE GENNEVILLIERS, ETUDE EN JAUNE ET VERT
Nov 2009
- 254,500 USDPrairie au pont d'argenteuil
Nov 2009this work
- 266,500 USDSTUDY FOR 'LES DAHLIAS, JARDIN DU PETIT GENNEVILLIERS
May 2009
- 1,082,500 USDVillas à Trouville
Nov 2008
- 144,500 GBPPROMENADE D'ARGENTEUIL
Feb 2008
- 378,400 GBPBOUQUET DE ROSES DANS UN VASE DE CRISTAL
Feb 2007
- 576,000 USDNature morte au vase de lilas
Nov 2006
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Nov 2005
- 1,360,000 USDLe Jardin du Petit Gennevilliers, les toits roses
May 2005
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About this artwork
Woman at a Dressing Table is an oil painting on canvas by the French artist Gustave Caillebotte, dated 1873 and measuring 65 × 81 cm [3]. The work depicts a woman seated at a dressing table in a domestic interior, a subject that places it within Caillebotte's broader exploration of modern private life.
Artist: Gustave Caillebotte (1848–1894)
Caillebotte was a French painter who was a member and patron of the Impressionists, although he painted in a more realistic manner than many others in the group [1]. Born 19 August 1848, he was known for his early interest in photography as an art form [1]. Because of his family's wealth, he was a patron of many of his fellow Impressionists [1]. Upon his death in 1894, his bequeathed collection of their works became the central collection of Impressionism for the French Republic, despite considerable controversy [1]. His most well-known work is Paris Street; Rainy Day, known for qualities such as its mise-en-scène presentation; the Art Institute of Chicago acquired that painting in 1964, and his work drew more attention in the 1970s [1]. Although long regarded for his philanthropy and support as a patron and promoter of Impressionism, Caillebotte did not have an international retrospective of his work until 1994, 100 years after his death [1].
Dating: 1873 and the catalogue record
The reference catalogue dates the painting to 1873 [3], while the Wikimedia Commons file description gives the date as "circa 1873" [4]. The work is executed in oil on canvas and measures 65 × 81 cm [3].
Composition and subject: the private domestic interior
The painting shows a woman at her dressing table, a scene of private domestic routine. This subject matter aligns with Caillebotte's broader interest in scenes of modern life, a concern he shared with his Impressionist contemporaries [1]. The composition focuses on the figure in an interior setting, consistent with the artist's known attention to spatial arrangement and perspective, qualities evident in his better-documented works such as Paris Street; Rainy Day [1].
Materials and technique
The work is painted in oil on canvas [3]. While specific technical analysis of this painting is not documented in the available sources, Caillebotte's general practice as a painter was noted for its more realistic manner compared to many other Impressionists [1]. His early interest in photography as an art form has been associated with his approach to composition and framing [1].
Provenance and collection history
The available sources do not document a detailed ownership chain for Woman at a Dressing Table. The reference catalogue entry records the work's inception date and dimensions but provides no provenance information [3]. No current holding collection is specified in the sources.
Related works and the artist's legacy
Caillebotte's most celebrated painting, Paris Street; Rainy Day, is known for its mise-en-scène presentation and was acquired by the Art Institute of Chicago in 1964 [1]. His bequeathed collection of Impressionist works became the central collection of Impressionism for the French Republic [1]. In 2022, France successfully attained possession of Boating Party, known for its close-up action perspective, through a National treasure of France declaration process [1].
Frequently asked questions
When was Woman at a Dressing Table painted?
The reference catalogue dates the painting to 1873 [3], while the Wikimedia Commons file description gives the date as "circa 1873" [4].
What materials were used for this painting?
The work is executed in oil paint on canvas [3].
What are the dimensions of Woman at a Dressing Table?
The painting measures 65 × 81 cm according to the reference catalogue entry [3].
How does this work relate to Caillebotte's other paintings?
Caillebotte painted in a more realistic manner than many other Impressionists [1]. His most well-known work is Paris Street; Rainy Day, known for qualities such as its mise-en-scène presentation [1].
Sources
4 sources checked- Gustave Caillebotte — Wikipedia
Gustave Caillebotte (French: [ɡystav kɑjbɔt]; 19 August 1848 – 21 February 1894) was a French painter who was a member and patron of the Impressionists, although he painted in a more realistic manner than many others in the group. Caillebot
- Caillebotte, Gustave — Getty ULAN
French painter, 1848-1894
- Woman at a dressing table — Wikidata
description: painting by Gustave Caillebotte; inception: 1873; dimensions: 65 × 81 cm
- Caillebotte - Woman at a Dressing Table, circa 1873 — Wikimedia Commons
High-resolution image of the work, hosted on Wikimedia Commons.























































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