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Le Christ dépouillé de ses vêtements (Christ Stripped of His Clothes)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures. One figure is bending slightly, and the other figure is standing close by. The drawing uses lines and cross-hatching to depict the forms and shadows of the figures. The surrounding area includes faintly drawn additional figures and a long rectangular shape on the ground. The lines in the drawing convey movement and create a sense of drama and tension.

Artwork Details

Date
1909
Medium
drypoint in brown on wove Van Gelder paper
Dimensions
4190 × 3477 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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