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Woman with a Vase (La femme au vase)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person from the waist up in profile view. The person has long hair flowing over their shoulder. The clothing is obscured and blends with the dark, textured background. The person holds an object that appears to be a small container or dish. The background has a richly textured surface with possible floral arrangements or ornate patterns in muted tones. The composition is heavily shadowed, creating a mysterious and atmospheric effect.

Artwork Details

Date
1894
Medium
etching and aquatint in brown with brown wash on brown wove paper
Dimensions
3387 × 4702 px
Public Domain
Yes
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