Présentation d'Ulysse a Nausica
1842
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1842
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a wild-haired man reaching toward a group of women on a beach. The women look surprised, some covering their faces. The man’s body is half-naked, and he’s holding a branch with leaves. Behind them, waves crash and a sailboat sits on the shore. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion. The scene looks like a moment from a story—maybe someone unexpected showing up. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
