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Croquis (Sketch)

Paul Edouard Crébassa

1895

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Interior

Dominant colour

Croquis (Sketch) is a 1895 ink by Paul Edouard Crébassa, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Edouard Crébassa
When & what style?: 1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting features a sketch of a woman lying on a bed, surrounded by pillows and blankets. The woman is dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and appears to be sleeping or resting. The bed is positioned against a wall, with a small table or nightstand beside it. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet intimacy and relaxation. In the background, there are some faint lines and marks that suggest the presence of a room or interior space. However, the focus of the painting is clearly on the woman and her surroundings, rather than on the broader environment. This painting is a lithograph in black on japan paper, created by Paul Edouard Crébassa in 1895. It is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, and is an example of Impressionism and Realism. To learn more about lithography, check out the technique.