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La bailli

Félicien Rops

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a small sepia-toned illustration in the center of a large, pale beige sheet. The illustration depicts a person's upper body in a seated position, viewed at an angle. The person appears to be wearing a fur-collared garment and a broad-brimmed hat that casts a shadow over their face, making specific facial features difficult to discern. The person's hair, if visible, is obscured by the hat. The attire seems to be thick, indicating warmth and protection from the cold. No jewelry or objects are apparent due to the scale and dark contrast of the illustration. The sheet surrounding the illustration is plain and unadorned, offering a neutral backdrop that draws attention to the central image.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
softground etching in red-brown on heavy japan paper
Dimensions
8907 × 11212 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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