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Les Adieux (The Parting)

Félix-Hilaire Buhot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a gothic scene. The central image shows an ornate room where a figure is cradling another figure. The room is dimly lit with shadows on the walls, and a large painting or tapestry is prominent. The top and sides of the drawing are bordered by fantastical elements like mythical creatures and abstract forms, such as figures intertwined with swirling designs.

Artwork Details

Date
1879/1880
Medium
etching, drypoint, roulette, and aquatint (spirit ground) in black on Japanese paper
Dimensions
3020 × 4747 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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