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Entering the Water (L'entrée dans l'eau)

Félix Vallotton

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures walking hand in hand by a body of water. The image is rendered in a simplistic style with bold black lines and speckled negative space forming the figures and background elements. The composition is set against a dark backdrop, and the figures are depicted traversing an undulating surface. The drawing captures a sense of motion and interaction between the figures, emphasizing movement and gestural forms. The style suggests influences from early 20th-century expressionism, utilizing minimal detail yet achieving a strong visual impact.

Artwork Details

Date
1893
Medium
woodcut in black on brown wove paper
Dimensions
3690 × 3173 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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