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Lutteurs

Paul Edouard Crébassa

1895

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Lutteurs 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

This lithograph depicts a scene of wrestlers in a dimly lit room. The wrestlers are shown in various poses, some standing and others sitting or lying on the ground. The room is sparse, with only a few objects visible, including a chair and a table. The wrestlers are dressed in simple attire, with some wearing loincloths and others wearing shirts and pants. The atmosphere of the scene is one of intensity and focus, as the wrestlers appear to be fully engaged in their activity. The use of lithography in this piece adds a sense of texture and depth to the image, with the black ink creating a sense of contrast and shadow. For more information on the technique used to create this piece, look up lithography.