1851
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Femmes Mauresques de Constantine is a 1851 ink by Théodore Chassériau, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two women sitting outside with a small goat between them. Both wear loose robes and head coverings, and the woman on the right holds the goat’s head gently. The background has a few trees and rocks, and the whole scene is drawn in dark, smooth lines. The title *Femmes Mauresques de Constantine* hints these women might be from North Africa, based on their clothing. The artist used a special printing method to create the soft, shaded look. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one make detailed prints.
Théodore Chassériau (French pronunciation: ; Spanish: Teodoro Chasseriau; September 20, 1819 – October 8, 1856) was a Dominican-born French Romantic painter noted for his portraits, historical and religious paintings,…
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