1895
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Léger relief pour une reliure (Light Relief for a Binding) is a 1895 ink by Maurice Dumont, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a simple, sketchy scene of two figures in a room. One person stands with their back to us, arms raised slightly, while the other leans against a wall or chair, holding something in their hand. The lines are light and uneven, almost like quick notes rather than a finished picture. The paper has a rough texture, and the inkless lines make it look like a sketch meant for practice or planning. The artist left parts of the drawing blank, as if they were still figuring out the shapes. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
Maurice Dumont (1869–1899) was a French artist, born in Coutances.
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