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, flowing dress and wide-brimmed hat. She holds a fan and stands near a small dog on a leash. Behind her, a church with tall spires and a statue loom against a cloudy sky. The title hints she might be returning from church, but her dark clothes and serious face add a quiet mystery. The artist used shading to give the scene depth. Next, check out etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this print was made.
