Cacoletière à la Tour (Woman Riding an Ass near a Tower)
1872
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1872
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman riding a donkey beside a small tower. The lines are rough and scratchy, like quick strokes. The donkey’s fur and the woman’s dress are made of short, uneven marks. The tower looks old and simple, with a tiny roof. The background has wavy lines for water, but it’s not detailed—just a hint of a landscape. This style is called etching, and you can see it at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
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