untitled (Woman descending onto a street of umbrellas)
1895
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image depicts a woman descending onto a street of umbrellas. The woman is dressed in a long coat and hat, and she is holding an umbrella. The street is filled with people holding umbrellas, and the scene is set against a backdrop of buildings. The image is rendered in green on china paper, giving it a soft and muted tone. The use of lithography creates a sense of texture and depth, adding to the overall atmosphere of the scene. The artist's use of Impressionism and Realism techniques creates a sense of movement and energy in the image. To learn more about this style, look up Impressionism.