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Pietà (1ère planche) (Pietà) (first plate)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three people interacting with a figure lying down. The lying figure has long hair and is positioned horizontally. The other two individuals are seated, one of them holding a stick near a bowl. Their faces and clothing are indistinctly depicted in the sketch. In the background, there is a faint structure that may be a wooden beam or post. The sketch features minimal line work against a plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1910
Medium
drypoint on wove paper
Dimensions
4446 × 3443 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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