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About this work

This etching shows a woman lying on a couch, half-dressed with one arm draped over a pillow. A small dog sits on a stool beside her, looking toward her. The room has heavy curtains and a window with thick columns, giving it a dramatic, shadowy feel. The artist used shading to make the fabrics look soft and the woman’s skin smooth. The dog’s position adds a quiet, almost surprised moment to the scene. Next, check out the technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like this made detailed prints.