La Muse Accoudée
1884
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1884
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a woman sitting with her head resting on her hand, looking down. Her hair is loose, and she wears a simple dress. The background is dark and full of swirling lines, making her stand out. The artist used a technique called etching to create the deep, textured lines. This method involves scratching into a metal plate to make the image. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints.
