Invocation mémoriale

Maurice Dumont and Henri de Régnier (poet)

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a figure and text. The image displays a partially sketched figure of a person standing in a robe or cloak, surrounded by what appears to be a natural setting with leaves and tall, tree-like shapes in the background, rendered in dark pencil or charcoal. The artwork contains a block of French text titled "Invocation mémoriale," which fills the right side of the image. Below the main illustration is another less detailed sketch of a person engaged in an activity. The drawing uses light and shadow to create depth and evokes a mystical atmosphere. The central figure's facial features are soft and understated, blending with the surrounding tones to draw focus more on the overall mood rather than specific details.