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Morphine Addicts (Morphinomanes)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows parts of the upper bodies of two people. One person is positioned to the left and slightly foregrounded, while the other is in the background to the right. The person in the foreground is turned partially towards the viewer with their left shoulder visible. They have long hair and are wearing a garment with a high collar. The person in the background also has long hair and their facial features are less distinct. They appear to have a relaxed expression and are possibly resting their head on their hand. The background is heavily sketched with swirling lines and hatching.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
etching on wove paper
Dimensions
5274 × 3486 px
Public Domain
Yes
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