The Accident (L'accident)
1900
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1900
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a group of people gathered around a skeleton holding a baby. The scene looks chaotic, with tangled lines and rough shading. Some faces are blurred, while others stare blankly or look away. The artist used quick, scratchy lines to create a sense of urgency and unease. The skeleton’s calm hold on the child stands out against the frantic crowd. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
