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Etude (Le rameur)

Alexandre Lunois

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a torso view of a person seated in a boat, who appears to be rowing. The person is facing forward, with arms extended as they grip the oars. Their facial features are depicted with soft shading, showing a concentrated expression. Their hair is short and dark. The person's upper body is unclothed, revealing a muscular build. They are rowing, emphasizing the movement of their arms and upper body. The background is a rough rendering of a body of water and the sky, indicated by horizontal strokes and varying shades. The image is in grayscale.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
lithograph in green-black on japan paper
Dimensions
9162 × 11926 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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