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Andromède abandonnée (Andromeda Forsaken), by Maurice Dumont, ink, 1895

Andromède abandonnée (Andromeda Forsaken)

Maurice Dumont

1895

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Andromède abandonnée (Andromeda Forsaken) is a 1895 ink by Maurice Dumont, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Maurice Dumont
When & what style?
1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a woman standing in front of a body of water, with her right arm raised above her head and her left arm resting on a rock. She is wearing a flowing dress that appears to be blowing in the wind. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color, with the woman's figure standing out against it. The woman's pose suggests a sense of contemplation or longing, and the use of muted colors adds to the overall mood of the painting. The artist's use of light and shadow also adds depth and texture to the image. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists associated with the Impressionism movement.

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