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Gouache Collection (page 91)

"Gouache: A Captivating Medium of Artistic Expression" Gouache, a versatile and captivating medium

Background imageGouache Collection: Design for book cover, The Lost Dog

Design for book cover, The Lost Dog
Design for a book cover entitled The Lost Dog by Ascott R. Hope. Gouache on copy paper, watercolour and pencil. Silver Studio; Blackie, London. 1897

Background imageGouache Collection: Design for Printed Textile with thin stripes

Design for Printed Textile with thin stripes. Gouache on heavy paper. Silver Studio. 1919

Background imageGouache Collection: Design for frieze with garden pattern

Design for frieze with garden pattern
Design for a frieze with a garden pattern, including topiary. Charcoal, coloured pencil, and gouache on copy paper. Silver Studio. circa 1900

Background imageGouache Collection: Design for book cover, Brother & Sister

Design for book cover, Brother & Sister
Design for a book cover entitled Brother & Sister by Elizabeth J. Lysaght. Gouache on heavy paper. Silver Studio; Blackie, London. 1897

Background imageGouache Collection: Certhia himalayana, himalayan treecreeper

Certhia himalayana, himalayan treecreeper
A gouache by Khuleelooddeen, (c. 1830-40)

Background imageGouache Collection: Grus anigone, Sarus crane eggs

Grus anigone, Sarus crane eggs
Gouache by an unknown artist, (c. 1830-40). Part of the Jardine Collection

Background imageGouache Collection: Heterophasia gracilis, grey sibia

Heterophasia gracilis, grey sibia
A gouache by Khuleelooddeen, (c. 1830-40). Originally published in William Jardines Contributions to Ornithology, 1853. Part of the Jardine Collection

Background imageGouache Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Fran篩s I, King of France

Equestrian Portrait of Fran篩s I, King of France. 16th c. Parchment on wood. Renaissance art. Gouache. FRANCE. Chantilly. Mus饠 Cond頨 Cond頍 useum)

Background imageGouache Collection: Equestrian Henry IV. 16th c. Parchment on wood

Equestrian Henry IV. 16th c. Parchment on wood. Renaissance art. Gouache. FRANCE. Chantilly. Mus饠 Cond頨 Cond頍 useum)

Background imageGouache Collection: Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Sam shooting

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Sam shooting an arrow at an archer defending an enchanted castle, from Firdawsis Shahnama (gouache on paper). F12v. Persian art. Safavid period

Background imageGouache Collection: Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. The Death

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. The Death of Firoud and his Mother Dherireh (Jarira). She commits suicide over her sons body. Gouache on paper. F02v. Persian art. Safavid period

Background imageGouache Collection: Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Faridun s

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Faridun s
Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. Fariduns sons marry the three Daughters of Sero, King of Yemen. Gouache on paper. F03v. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Chantilly

Background imageGouache Collection: Equestrian Portrait of Henry II, King of France

Equestrian Portrait of Henry II, King of France. 16th c. Parchment on wood. Renaissance art. Gouache. FRANCE. Chantilly. Mus饠 Cond頨 Cond頍 useum)

Background imageGouache Collection: Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. The Birth

Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. The Birth of Rostam by Caesarean. Gouache on paper. F01v. Hindu art.; Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Chantilly

Background imageGouache Collection: Battle of Rocoux, 1746, War of the Austrian Succession

Battle of Rocoux, 1746, War of the Austrian Succession. Gouache. FRANCE. Versailles. Palace of Versailles

Background imageGouache Collection: Bread and Poultry Market at Quai des Grands Augustins

Bread and Poultry Market at Quai des Grands Augustins

Background imageGouache Collection: HOUˌ, Jean-Pierre-Louis-Laurent (1735-1813)

HOUˌ, Jean-Pierre-Louis-Laurent (1735-1813). Destruction of the Bastille on July 1789. Gouache. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)

Background imageGouache Collection: Chocolat dancing in the Irish and American Bar

Chocolat dancing in the Irish and American Bar, 1896. Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901). Chinese ink and gouache on paper. Date: 1896

Background imageGouache Collection: GERARD, Fran篩s (1770-1837). Signature of the

GERARD, Fran篩s (1770-1837). Signature of the

Background imageGouache Collection: French infantrymen in Comte de Rochambeaus expeditionary corps during the American Revolutionary

French infantrymen in Comte de Rochambeaus expeditionary corps during the American Revolutionary War, 1780
REVOLUTIONARY WAR, 1780. French infantrymen in Comte de Rochambeaus expeditionary corps during the American Revolutionary War, 1780. Gouache by Nicolas Hoffmann

Background imageGouache Collection: Two musicians in Comte de Rochambeaus expeditionary corps in America during the American

Two musicians in Comte de Rochambeaus expeditionary corps in America during the American Revolutionary War, 1780
REVOLUTIONARY WAR, 1780. Two musicians in Comte de Rochambeaus expeditionary corps in America during the American Revolutionary War, 1780. Gouache by Nicolas Hoffmann

Background imageGouache Collection: Architectural drawing for the retablo in El Santuario de Chimay├│ in Chimay├│, New Mexico

Architectural drawing for the retablo in El Santuario de Chimay├│ in Chimay├│, New Mexico, built in 1816
RETABLO, 1816. Architectural drawing for the retablo in El Santuario de Chimay├│ in Chimay├│, New Mexico, built in 1816

Background imageGouache Collection: HOMER: SOLDIER, 1864. Young Soldier. Oil, gouache and graphite on canvas, Winslow Homer, 1864

HOMER: SOLDIER, 1864. Young Soldier. Oil, gouache and graphite on canvas, Winslow Homer, 1864

Background imageGouache Collection: CROSS: CYPRESSES, 1896. Gouache drawing by Henri-Edmond Cross, 1896

CROSS: CYPRESSES, 1896. Gouache drawing by Henri-Edmond Cross, 1896

Background imageGouache Collection: Tubes of paint

Tubes of paint

Background imageGouache Collection: Men playing Go, artwork

Men playing Go, artwork
Two Chinese men playing Go. Image from circa 1870-1890

Background imageGouache Collection: GAUGUIN: NIRVANA, c1890. Paul Gauguin: Nirvana (Portrait of Meijer de Haan). Gouache, c1890

GAUGUIN: NIRVANA, c1890. Paul Gauguin: Nirvana (Portrait of Meijer de Haan). Gouache, c1890

Background imageGouache Collection: VALLOTON: STREET CORNER. Gouache on cardboard, 1895, by Felix Valloton

VALLOTON: STREET CORNER. Gouache on cardboard, 1895, by Felix Valloton

Background imageGouache Collection: FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1795-96. Scarcity and privation in Paris during the 4th year of the French

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1795-96. Scarcity and privation in Paris during the 4th year of the French Revolution, 1795-96. Gouache by Pierre-Etienne Le Sueur

Background imageGouache Collection: WORLD WAR I: VETERANS. Wounded French World War I veterans in a Bastille Day parade, 14 July 1919

WORLD WAR I: VETERANS. Wounded French World War I veterans in a Bastille Day parade, 14 July 1919. Gouache by Jean Galtier-Boissiere

Background imageGouache Collection: DRER: TUFT OF COWSLIPS. Gouache on vellum by Albrecht Drer (1471-1528)

DRER: TUFT OF COWSLIPS. Gouache on vellum by Albrecht Drer (1471-1528)
DURER: TUFT OF COWSLIPS. Gouache on vellum by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)




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"Gouache: A Captivating Medium of Artistic Expression" Gouache, a versatile and captivating medium, has been utilized by artists throughout history to create stunning works of art. From the delicate strokes in "A Woman Reading" by Francois Bonvin to the vibrant colors in "A Rocky Coast" by William Trost Richards, gouache brings life and depth to these masterpieces. In Leon Bakst's "Elysium, " gouache adds an ethereal quality to the dreamlike scene, while in "France, Nice, Creole Dancer, " it captures the energy and grace of the performer. The intricate patterns in the "Design for Wallpaper in blue and white" showcase how they are be used for both fine details and bold designs. Edouard Vuillard's "Children in a Room" demonstrates how they are evoke warmth and intimacy through its soft hues. Arthur Rackham's illustration for The Edda showcases how this medium can bring mythical creatures to life with its rich pigments. Even beyond traditional paintings, artists have embraced gouache as seen in Thomas Waterman Wood's depiction of devotion in "Reading the Scriptures. " Egon Schiele's watercolor portrait captures movement and emotion with every brushstroke. From costume design like that found in Stravinsky's ballet The Firebird or R. Hahn's Blue God ballet, where Leon Bakst uses gouache to enhance theatricality on stage. Shirley Markham’s portrayal of Dante and Virgil with a three-headed monster highlights how this medium is perfect for creating dramatic scenes. Whether capturing everyday moments or exploring fantastical realms, artists have harnessed the power throughout time. Its unique ability to blend opacity with transparency allows for endless possibilities when it comes to expressing creativity on paper or canvas. Gouache truly remains an enduring favorite among artists seeking versatility and vibrancy within their work.