In the Embers (Dans les cendres)

About this work

This print shows a person sitting in shadow, wrapped in a thick coat or blanket. Their face is lit from below, making the eyes stand out sharply. The background is dark and rough, with only the person’s hands and a bit of their body visible. The artist used lines and shading to create texture, especially in the fabric. This was a common way to show detail in early prints. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this technique works.