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Nocturne (By Night)

Paul Edouard Crébassa

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two individuals walking under an umbrella in a snowy setting. The image features silhouetted figures against a lighter background. The drawing shows the figures moving through the snow with the umbrella protecting them. The texture of the drawing suggests swirling snowflakes. High contrast and energetic brush strokes are used in the piece.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
lithograph in blue-black on china paper
Dimensions
9111 × 12226 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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