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The Unknown Woman (L'inconnue)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals standing next to each other from the mid-thigh up. The person on the left is turned slightly towards the viewer, while the person on the right is partially obscured and facing away. The first individual's facial features are in shadow, with medium-length hair and possibly headwear. The second person also appears to have a hat, obscuring their face. Both are wearing long, dark coats with high collars. The background includes a shop window with indistinct shapes on display and hanging lights, as well as a dark area on the right side suggesting a doorway or alley.

Artwork Details

Date
1900
Medium
etching, aquatint, and printed tone on Van Gelder Zonen wove paper
Dimensions
3154 × 4112 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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