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Essai de bois gravé

Henri-Charles Guérard

National Gallery of Art

The image is a black and white artwork showing a small portion of a figure's upper body on a minimalistic canvas. The figure is depicted from the shoulders up, slightly turned to the side. The facial features are abstract and indistinct, with shadowy contrasts. The hair or head covering merges with the background. The clothing is shadowy and undefined, resembling draped fabric. No jewelry or objects are visible. The figure is centered within a black square against a textured, off-white background.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
wood engraving in black on thin japan paper
Dimensions
8370 × 10944 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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