Provenance
Gustave Cahen [b. 1825], Paris; (Cahen sale, Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, 24 May 1929, no. 45); purchased by Mme. Jeanne Lanvin [1867-1946]; by inheritance 1968 to Louis, Prince de Polignac [1909-c. 1978].[1] (Robert Schmit); sold 1968 to Mr. Paul Mellon, Upperville, VA; gift 1985 to NGA.
[1]French fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin's daughter Marquerite married the Comte Jean de Polignac in 1925. Lanvin through Polignac provenance according to information supplied by dealer to Paul Mellon. See Mellon records in NGA curatorial files.
Accession Number
1985.64.3
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
overall: 41.7 x 73 cm (16 7/16 x 28 3/4 in.) | framed: 63.2 x 95.2 x 7.6 cm (24 7/8 x 37 1/2 x 3 in.)
Classification
Painting
Credit Line
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon