Carmosine
1895
Medium
glyptograph in pink and yellow on simili-japon paper
Dimensions
plate: 12 x 15.7 cm (4 3/4 x 6 3/16 in.) sheet: 22.7 x 28.4 cm (8 15/16 x 11 3/16 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Given in memory of Martin Atlas by his friends
Accession Number
1998.71.2
Art Historical Context
**Carmosine** (1895) by Maurice is a delicate glyptograph print rendered in vibrant pink and yellow on simili-japon paper, a European imitation of fine Japanese washi prized for its absorbency and texture in high-quality reproductions. Measuring a modest plate size of 12 x 15.7 cm, this intimate work exemplifies the fin-de-siècle French fascination with color printing innovations, bridging fine art and technical precision. Glyptography, the medium here, was a pioneering relief printing process developed in the 1890s by Dumont and collaborators, allowing for rich, painterly effects through lay...