Hi Mari,

While general expert opinion confirms the date as 1912-13, Goncharova (sometimes the spelling includes a ‘t’) actually dated the work on the reverse of the painting as 1910. As it does not appear to be listed in Eli Eganbury’s 'List of Works of Natalia Gontcharova and Mikhail Larionov 1900-1913' (Moscow, 1913), it is presumed she painted it after Eganbury’s work went to print. It was exhibited at her first Paris exhibition in June 1914 as 'La Machine et la Femme' (1912). It is believed she added this date some years later from memory and incorrectly dated her own work.

Melanie

Shouldn't the date be 1912-13?

Hi Despairing,

Just to follow up, you can see this painting in gallery 14 at National Museum Cardiff. You can visit for free, there's more information on our Visit Us page.

Thanks for your enquiry,

Sara
Digital Team

Dear Despairing,

I will pass your enquiry on to the Art Department, and post their response here.

Many thanks for your enquiry,

Sara
Digital Team

Is this picture on show? It's not obvious from this web page.

Perhaps my favourite painting of the collection which I would view regulary before the recent renovations. I hope that the work will be brought back on display soon.