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La toilette

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a monochrome drawing of a seated woman viewed in profile. She has her head tilted upwards, facing the sky. The woman's facial features are detailed, with her hair styled back smoothly. She is draped in cloth that covers her waist and legs, leaving her upper torso exposed. In the background, there is a vertical pattern resembling wooden planks or a textured wall. Beside her is a table with a basket of fruit. Another figure behind her is partially visible, wrapped in drapery. The drawing is done in delicate lines and shades.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
transfer lithograph in gray on heavy japan paper
Dimensions
8754 × 11923 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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