La Victoire
1898
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1898
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a woman lying on her stomach on a rock. Her body is turned slightly, and her head rests on her hands. The background has rough, swirling lines that look like waves or wind, and the colors are mostly brown and beige. The title *La Victoire* means "The Victory," but the scene doesn’t look triumphant—just quiet. The artist used a scratchy, textured style that feels almost like a sketch. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists create prints like this.
