1886
ink
parchment
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Goddess Discord [La Discord] is a 1886 ink by Félix Bracquemond, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a winged woman slumped against a broken column. She’s half-naked, her head resting on her arm like she’s exhausted. Behind her, a crumbling temple with the word "HYMEN" on it stands in a shadowy forest. Small figures lurk in the trees, and a bird flies near the ruins. The print’s rough lines and dark shading make the scene feel dramatic and a little eerie. The artist used a technique that lets ink spread freely, giving it a sketchy, almost hand-drawn look. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this create textures with acid and metal plates.
Félix Henri Bracquemond (French pronunciation: ; 22 May 1833 – 29 October 1914) was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker.
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