La Femme (frontispiece)
1886
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1886
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white print of a woman standing sideways, one arm resting on her hip. Her body is mostly bare, with just a hint of fabric around her legs. The background is dark and textured, almost like a shadowy wall. The artist used lines and shading to show the curves of her body and the folds of the cloth. This kind of printmaking—where ink is pressed onto metal plates—creates a grainy, almost sketchy look. If you like this style, look into etching.
