Artwork preview

Woman Floating in a River Attended by Several Female Spirits

Frederick Trapp Friis

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a ground-level perspective with foliage and trees in the distance aligned with the horizon. The drawing uses soft, blurred strokes, likely charcoal or pencil. The color palette is monochromatic with various shades of brown and black. Close towards us are faint outlines of figures in misty surroundings, with spindly vegetation rising and grassy elements present.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1895
Medium
charcoal with spattering on tan laid paper
Dimensions
4728 × 3640 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original