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Douleur (Sorrow)

Jules Emmanuel Valadon

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a sketch of a person from the shoulders upward. Most of their face is covered by their hands and a cloak or hood. The figure appears hunched, possibly seated or bending forward. The individual's facial features are not clearly visible. They are framed by a draped garment with heavy shading, suggesting a cloak or shawl with a hood. The person's hair is obscured by the hood. There are no visible jewelry or objects in their hands. The background is a plain surface with the figure centered. The drawing includes the word "DOULEUR" and a signature.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
lithograph in black on heavy japan paper
Dimensions
8776 × 11683 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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