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Ilda (Hilda)

Maurice Dumont

National Gallery of Art

An etching is presented in the top left corner of a larger sheet of paper. The etching depicts a stylized figure seen from head to toe, standing with arms slightly extended outward. The facial features are subtly defined with simple lines, and the figure has long, flowing hair. The clothing is minimalistic, with an abstract quality that covers both shoulders and extends down. The background within the etching displays a minimalist landscape, suggesting a horizon with subtle changes in shading implying land or water. The rest of the paper surrounding the etching is blank, emphasizing the central image.

Artwork Details

Date
1894
Medium
saccharograph (sugar-lift aquatint?) in blue on china paper
Dimensions
8881 × 11897 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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