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Andromède abandonnée (Andromeda Forsaken)

Maurice Dumont

National Gallery of Art

This is a black and white drawing featuring a cliffside with a figure integrated into the scene. The cliff extends downwards, suggesting a water body with lines indicating waves or ripples along the shoreline. The figure is prominently positioned on the cliff, appearing part of the rock formation. The drawing plays with light and shadow to enhance the texture of the rocks and create an ethereal presence. The overall mood of the drawing is calm and enigmatic, invoking a sense of contemplation in nature.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
lithograph in black on wove paper
Dimensions
8763 × 11923 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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