untitled (Woman descending onto a street of umbrellas)
1895
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman in a long dress stepping down onto a wet street. Umbrellas line the sidewalk, their handles pointing upward like a forest of sticks. The lines are loose and quick, almost like a hurried sketch. The artist scribbled the word "VODION" near the top—maybe a typo or shorthand for something. The gray tones and rough edges suggest it was drawn fast, capturing movement over detail. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
