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The Truth (study)

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Henner La Vérité
© Jean-Jacques Henner, The Truth. First high version © RMN-Grand Palais / Gérard Blot

This study repeats the vertical composition sketched in the drawings.

This painting shows two superimposed female figures.

This implies that Henner, having restarted his painting on the same canvas, painted directly over the first version by turning his support ninety degrees. In contrast to the previous drawing, the allegory here appears devoid of its attributes.

Artists

Jean-Jacques Henner

Materials and techniques

Oil on canvas

Origin and date

Between 1896 and 1898

Size

165.5 cm, 180 cm

Inventory number

JJHP292

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Due to the high temperatures and the activation of the red heatwave alert, the museum will be closed from 11 to 13 July inclusive. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.