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Invocation mémoriale

Maurice Dumont

1895

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Invocation mémoriale 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

This sketch shows a woman in a long dress standing in a dim, green-tinted scene. Behind her, a church with tall spires looms in the distance, while a small tree grows near her feet. Below, a seated figure sketches her, holding a pencil. The green wash gives the whole image a dreamy, faded look. The artist used soft lines to keep things simple and mood-focused. Want to see more? Check out lithography to learn how this print was made.