Here Seurat depicts three models (they are probably the same woman in different poses) in the process of getting undressed in order pose for the artist, in his studio. They stand in front of his painting, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte, with their paraphernalia strewn around them, making us aware of their state of undress and their status as working women.
The three women bring to mind the Three Graces from Greek mythology, viewed from front, side and back but Seurat dispels any notion of a timeless mythological narrative here with not only the contemporaneousness of the clothing that the models have taken off but also through the very commonplace practice of models taking off their costumes to pose for the artist.
Very nice vintage style stamps:
Stamp: Abraham Lincoln
Issued on: 2014-02-12
Stamp: Sells-Floto Circus
Series: Vintage Circus Posters
Issued on: 2014-05-05
Stamp: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus with Elephant
Series: Vintage Circus Posters
Issued on: 2014-05-05
Thank You very much Lisa!
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