La Maison Maudite (The House of the Damned)
1884
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1884
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a dark, cluttered street scene framed like a window. Inside, a woman in a long dress stands near a door, while a man in a hat holds a lantern and looks toward a chaotic alley. Outside, small figures scurry around a sign that reads *"L'En Sorcellerie"*—witchcraft in French—and a horse rears up in panic. The artist used sharp lines and heavy shading to create a sense of unease. The rough, sketchy style makes the scene feel alive with tension. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this technique works.
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