Gaston’s work is defined by its nineteenth century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Pardon in Brittany
Gaston La Touche (French, 1854–1913)
Plate from l'Assommoir (two women fighting, with onlookers)
Gaston La Touche French, 1854-1913
Portrait of an Old Fisherman
Little Girl with a Cat
Plate from l'Assommoir (dancer reclining on bed, with cat)
Plate from l'Assommoir (singer onstage with prompter)
Plate from l'Assommoir (dancing woman with circle of onlookers)
Plate from l'Assommoir (woman lying on floor)
Plate from l'Assommoir (women ironing, man seated before a woodstove)
Plate from l'Assommoir (blacksmith)
Plate from l'Assommoir (standing couple, with other figures in background)
Plate from l'Assommoir (bearded man seated at table)
Plate from l'Assommoir (man proposing a toast at table with five other people)
Plate from l'Assommoir (man leaning on bar)
Portrait of a Young Man
Old Woman with Basket
Plate from l'Assommoir (two boys on gaslit street)
Woman (Elevation)
Gaston Lachaise (American, born France, 1882–1935)
Acrobat
Touch
Janine Antoni American, born Bahamas 1964