L'Union sacrées
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows four sketches of a crowd in motion, all focused on a central figure holding a flag. The top two sketches are loose, sketchy lines, while the bottom two are darker and more defined, with bold contrasts. Palm fronds and rough textures fill the background, giving a sense of chaos and movement. The central figure in the bottom sketches wears a loose robe and a crown of leaves, standing out against the crowd. The artist used strong shadows and light to make the figures pop, especially in the lower prints. If this style of lighting interests you, look up chiaroscuro.
