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La mort des pauvres-Baudelaire

Théophile Alexandre Steinlen

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an elongated, luminous figure and three smaller figures in a dark setting. The larger figure is reaching out to the smaller figures. There is a light source in the bottom left, casting a glow in the scene. The drawing features intricate shading and contrasting dark blue hues against the light emitted by the figure, creating a mystical atmosphere. The style suggests an intimate moment with an otherworldly presence.

Artwork Details

Date
1894
Medium
black and colored crayon
Dimensions
3489 × 4683 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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