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Femme mettant son bas (Woman Putting On Her Stockings)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person depicted from head to foot, seated on the edge of a bed. The figure is leaning forward with their elbows resting on their knees, and their head is slightly bowed downwards. Their hair is dark, voluminous, and appears to be tousled or unkempt, obscuring part of their face. The individual is portrayed in minimal clothing, with the main visible fabric being draped around them. The room features a bed covered with a textured blanket and two artworks on the walls, one showing abstract shapes and another with sketch-like outlines. The overall environment has a muted and subdued tone.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1909
Medium
etching and aquatint on laid Van Gelder paper
Dimensions
3960 × 4850 px
Public Domain
Yes
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