Mélancolie (Melancholy)
1894
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1894
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mélancolie (Melancholy) is a 1894 ink by Jean Danguy, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman standing by a pond at dusk. She’s barefoot, her dress flowing loosely, and she holds her hands near her chest. The water reflects a few trees, and the background fades into soft green and gray tones. The artist used a green ink on textured paper, giving it a dreamy, slightly blurry look. The title *Mélancolie* hints at the quiet mood—maybe the stillness of the scene feels heavy. Want to see more? Check out lithography to learn how this printing method works.
