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Thunder (Un coup de foudre)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman in motion, bending slightly forward and holding onto a tree or bush with both hands. Her facial features are not clearly detailed due to the sketch style. Her head is turned, with the expression obscured. She has dark, textured hair styled in a bun or another form. She wears a long dress reaching her ankles that flows as she moves. There is no visible jewelry or objects she holds aside from the tree or foliage. The background features a wooded area with large trees and abundant foliage. The art style includes intricate crosshatching for depth and shadow, suggesting a dense environment.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint?
Dimensions
3276 × 4145 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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