On Exhibit thru November 26
About Georges Rouault
Georges Rouault (1871–1958) was a French painter, printmaker, and draughtsman known for his distinctive and emotionally charged artistic style. He was associated with various art movements throughout his career, including Fauvism and Expressionism, but his work is often categorized as having its own unique character.
Rouault's art is characterized by its use of bold, dark outlines and intense, somber colors, often depicting subjects with a sense of sorrow, suffering, and spirituality. He frequently portrayed clowns, prostitutes, judges, and religious figures in his works, exploring themes of human suffering, social injustice, and spirituality.
One of Rouault's most well-known bodies of work is the "Miserere" series, created between 1916 and 1922. This series depicted religious themes, such as Christ's Passion, using his signature style to convey a sense of suffering, redemption, and spiritual reflection.
Rouault also worked as a stained glass artist, creating windows for various churches in France. Despite not achieving widespread fame during his lifetime, his unique style and deep emotional resonance have left a lasting impact on the art world.
About the Exhibit
Seeing Christ in the Darkness is a collection of the world-class prints of one of the most important printmakers of the 20th century. Curated by Robert and Sandra of Bowden Collections, the exhibit was collected over many years and many trips to France and Europe.
The show focuses on Rouault as printmaker, and includes eighteen pieces from the Miserere series, five from Fleurs du Mal I, several colored pieces from The Passion and Fleurs du Mal III, along with two signed works and two historical posters.
The exhibit is being shown in both the Main Gallery and the Prayer Room Gallery. Printed catalogues are available in both galleries, downloadable here.
“... these images lay out the human situation of suffering and a savior who shares this suffering.”