"Fiere autant qu'un vivant, de sa noble stature ..." 1936 - 1938

"Fiere autant qu'un vivant, de sa noble stature ..." is a painting by Georges Rouault completed between 1936 and 1938. The work features a woman in a red dress, depicted in a skeletal fashion, seated at a window. Rouault's painting utilizes bold colors and thick brushstrokes to create a powerful and expressive image. The figure's skeletal form and the dark, expressive colors evoke a sense of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. This painting reflects Rouault's signature style, characterized by bold lines, dark colors, and a focus on the human condition.