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Carmosine (projet de programme)
Carmosine (projet de programme) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maurice Dumont. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:lower left in plate: MD; stamped upper left verso in black: 012
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Overview
Carmosine (projet de programme) is a print created by Maurice Dumont in 1895 using etching and aquatint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene scene of a woman in a long dress walking near water at dusk, with a large tree and a distant castle or tower. The muted sky and soft focus evoke a quiet atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The artist employed aquatint, a printing method that utilizes acid and resin to achieve subtle shades, to create smooth, shadowy tones. This technique contributes to the dreamy quality of the scene.
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