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Sur le lit (On the Bed)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person lying on a textured surface. The individual is positioned on their side, with one arm extended upward and the other resting beneath their head. The face is partially visible, displaying a profile with closed eyes and delicate features. The person's long, wavy hair cascades around their shoulder and the ground. They are unclothed, and there are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is a gradient of dark, cross-hatched lines creating an abstract, enclosed space, with softer, lighter shades surrounding the figure, emphasizing their presence against the darker backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1909
Medium
etching on laid Van Gelder paper
Dimensions
3978 × 3543 px
Public Domain
Yes
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