Aloïse Corbaz (1886–1964), known as Aloïse
– Couple and Empty Armchair, 1924 (recto)
– Castle with Canopy, 1941 (verso)
Coloured pencils on cardboard, 24.5 x 27 cm (visible area)
Bears an inscription in graphite pencil: CV 218
Provenance: – Former collection of Hans, then Andreas Steck.
– Mermod Collection, Lausanne.
Bibliography: This work is included in the digital catalogue raisonné Aloïse Corbaz (www.aloise-corbaz.ch/) under nos. 29.01 and 29.02, recto and verso reproduced in colour.

Couple and Empty Armchair is a rare testament to the early years of Aloïse’s work. These curious faces with large blue glasses and curled hairstyles already appear, foreshadowing the 1960s.