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Parisian Woman (The Effect of the Night)

Henri Boutet

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an artwork showing a woman walking away in profile but slightly turning towards the viewer. Her hair is styled in an updo, gathered at the top of her head. She wears a dark, flowing garment resembling a long dress or coat. The background features a street scene with blurry figures and structures, hinting at a nighttime city setting. Street lamps illuminate the scene, casting a soft glow, with silhouettes of other figures and a horse-drawn carriage visible in the shadows. The image has a soft, hazy texture, creating a dreamlike quality.

Artwork Details

Date
1893
Medium
etching with aquatint and roulette on buff wove paper
Dimensions
2909 × 5448 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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