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Woman at Her Toilette (La toilette)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a person seated in a three-quarter view with their body slightly turned. The person's facial features are depicted with light shadowing, wearing a broad-brimmed hat that partially covers their face. The person's dark hair is mostly hidden by the hat. They are shown nude, holding a drape or piece of fabric across their body. The scene around them is softly shaded with hatching, creating a textured backdrop. The background is filled with cross-hatched lines for depth and shadowing without specific details.

Artwork Details

Date
1905
Medium
etching and drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
3009 × 3822 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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