Madame Case

Eugène Carrière’s ‘Madame Case’ was painted after September 1900, probably in the summer of 1901. The work is on fabric, not the typical canvas. The artist’s near-monochrome palette is evident.

Carrière was known for his associations with prominent figures like Auguste Rodin and Émile Zola. His ethereal style possibly influenced Picasso’s Blue Period.

The painting is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection. It reflects Carrière’s characteristic dreamlike quality, employing a subdued brown palette.

Carrière’s works often explore themes of human emotion and intimacy, rendered in a soft focus technique. He remained active in the Symbolist movement until his death in 1906.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio https://clevelandart.org/art/1967.126