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Départ pour le sabbat (Departure for the Sabbath)

Félicien Rops

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a small, grayscale illustration of a person from the back, lying on their side on a surface resembling a bed. The person's head rests on a pillow, with long, dark hair falling down their back. The individual is unclothed in the drawing, with no visible clothing or accessories. The background is dark, suggesting a dim setting, while the bed and pillow are lighter in color. No items of jewelry or objects are visible in the illustration.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
etching and aquatint in green on heavy japan paper
Dimensions
8891 × 11923 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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