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Blonde

Armand Rassenfosse

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a figure rendered in a delicate and somewhat incomplete manner. The person is shown kneeling with raised arms, hands intertwined above their head. Their facial features are subtle, with a focus on the eyes and mouth. The person's hair is long and appears to flow upward, following the line of their arms. They are unclothed, shown in a minimalist style with gentle shading outlining the form. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is an abstract, shaded area, creating a soft, textured contrast to the figure, with darker tones near the edges that fade toward the center of the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1901
Medium
etching, drypoint and roulette on japan paper
Dimensions
2131 × 5475 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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