La Terrasse de la Villa Brancas

Félix Bracquemond

1876

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

About this work

This etching shows two women in a garden. One sits at a table, reading a book while holding a fan. The other stands nearby, holding an umbrella. Behind them, trees and a building with a pitched roof fill the background. The artist used sharp lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel lively. The women’s clothes and the garden suggest a quiet, everyday moment. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.