Rose and Romaine 1947

"Rose and Romaine" (1947) is a graphite drawing by Valentine Hugo (1887-1968) that depicts a scene of two women, likely friends or lovers, sitting by a window. The drawing features a window frame, allowing viewers to peek into the intimate space of a living room, where the subjects are engrossed in conversation over an open book. Hugo's use of graphite creates a soft and delicate aesthetic, capturing the intimacy of the scene and the delicate features of the women. This work showcases the artist's masterful use of line to define form and space, and the intimate and delicate mood is characteristic of Hugo's work.