Ilda (Hilda)

About this work

This small print shows a woman in a long, dark coat standing by the water. Her face is hidden, and she looks out toward a distant shoreline with faint hills. The colors are mostly blues and grays, with soft edges that blur the background. The artist used a tricky method to make the print—sugar-lift aquatint—where sugar is melted onto the plate to create a textured, almost smoky effect. This helped make the shadows and light feel gentle. Next, look up Dumont, Maurice to see how he used this unusual printing technique.