In the collection of Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia — check current display status with the museum.
FROM THE BARNES FOUNDATION’S CATALOG
This illustration was inspired by Émile Zola's 1880 novel, Nana . Here Nana is seen performing as Venus at the Théâtre des Variétés in Paris. Demuth places the viewer in the perspective of Zola's character Count Muffat, who admires Nana through a peephole from backstage. The contours of Nana's body are outlined by a quivering graphite line that recalls the graphic work of Auguste Rodin. Demuth's washes in yellow watercolor evoke the blinding intensity and dramatic illumination of the stage's electric footlights.
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Auguste Rodin — Studieblad met twee naakte vrouwen, op de ru
Egon Schiele — Observed in a Dream
Albert Marquet — Nude Woman Standing
Egon Schiele — Crouching Nude in Shoes and Black Stockings, 
Auguste Rodin — Standing Female Nude
Auguste Rodin (French, 1840–1917) — Faunesse
Jules Pascin — Offering to Venus (Offrande à Vénus)![Afternoon of a Faun (The Concert) [L'Après-midi d'un faune (le concert)]](https://barnes-images.imgix.net/7344_37OqFYlXyO1L4tRn_n.jpg?w=500)
Henri Matisse — Afternoon of a Faun (The Concert) [L'Après-m
Auguste Rodin — Nero
Georges Rouault — Girl I–Rear View with Red Stockings (Fille
Henri Lehmann — The Figure of Sarah, Bride of Tobias
Auguste Rodin — Studieblad met twee vrouwen die hun hemd uit
