Le Zendale (Woman in a Hood, or the Woman Returning from Church)
1775
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1775
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a woman in a long, dark dress and hood, walking a small dog. Behind her, a church with tall spires and arched windows stands in the distance. The sky is swirling with clouds, and the woman holds a fan in one hand. The artist used a mix of fine lines and shaded tones to create depth. The title hints at a story—maybe about returning from church—but the scene feels quiet and mysterious. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like this made prints.
