The Woman in the “Song of Songs”
1886
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1886
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Woman in the “Song of Songs” is a work by Alexandre Bida. It was created around 1886 using black chalk and white heightening on paper. This technique suggests a focus on detail and texture, which was notable for the time. The use of black chalk with white heightening on blue wove paper indicates Bida's attention to contrast and shading. This approach was influenced by various artistic styles of the period. You can learn more about similar artistic methods by exploring the movement known as Realism.
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