Les Esprits des Villes-Mortes (Spirits from the Cities of the Dead)
1885
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1885
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a group of ghostly figures, possibly spirits, floating above a body of water. The figures are draped in flowing robes and appear to be moving in unison. In the background, there is a faint outline of a city or town, with buildings and structures visible. The etching is done in a range of grays, with darker tones used to create depth and contrast. The overall effect is one of eeriness and mystery, as if the viewer is glimpsing a world beyond the living. For more on this style, check out the Impressionism movement.
![Landscape [Paesaggio]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/e606f4ada87d2052/thumb.webp)
![Gillingham Pier, London [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/641e03dd7de8217b/thumb.webp)