La Muse malade
1900
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1900
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Muse malade is a 1900 ink by Abel-Truchet, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman lying down, her head resting on her hand. Above her, two small figures hover—one looks like a cat, the other like a bird or bat. The background is mostly empty, with just a few loose lines for a bed or furniture. The title, *La Muse malade*, means "The Sick Muse," but the drawing is more about quick, rough lines than detail. The artist used a printing method that gives it a soft, faded look. Next, check out how this was made using lithography.
