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Four Ladies with Fancy Hats

Edouard Vuillard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an array of shapes and lines in an abstract scene. In the foreground, there are dark angular shapes resembling hat silhouettes with faintly sketched faces. The background consists of a pattern of scattered green brushstrokes on a light backdrop. A rich blue border at the top hints at a sky or horizon. The composition blends familiar objects like hats, leaves, and faces with an abstract quality.

Artwork Details

Date
1892/1893
Medium
watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4592 × 3345 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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