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Départ pour le sabbat (Departure for the Sabbath)

Félicien Rops

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a black-and-white etching featuring a woman's back view. She is depicted from her lower back down to her legs. The woman's hair is long and reaches her back. No facial features are visible as she is facing away. She wears form-fitting clothing with no visible jewelry or objects in her hands. The background includes hints of curtains or drapery, creating a sense of intimacy. The woman's figure is framed at the center of the image against a beige backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
etching and aquatint in black on heavy japan paper
Dimensions
8817 × 11635 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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