description The Flute Overview
"The Flute" is a woodcut print created by the Swiss artist Félix Vallotton in the late 19th century. Executed in black ink, the relief printmaking artwork captures the rhythmic and expressive posture of a performer playing a musical instrument. It is a notable example of Vallotton's modern style, characterized by stark contrasts and bold outlines.
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Who created The Flute, and when was it made?
The Flute, or La Flûte, was created by Swiss artist Félix Vallotton in 1896. MoMA describes the impression as printed posthumously.
Is The Flute part of a larger Vallotton series?
Yes, it is plate II from the Six Musical Instruments series. The series contains six woodcuts, including related prints such as The Piano and The Guitar.
What printmaking technique did Vallotton use for The Flute?
The work is a relief woodcut, a technique in which the raised surface of a carved block receives ink. The print was produced through Atelier F. Vallotton in Paris.
How large is the museum impression of The Flute?
The MoMA record gives the composition as about 22.4 by 17.7 centimetres. Its catalogue number is 371.1948, and the listed edition is 25.
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