Musidora
1825
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Asher Brown Durand
American, Jefferson, New Jersey 1796–1886 Maplewood, New Jersey
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Musidora is a 1825 ink by Asher Brown Durand, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a single nude woman standing in a garden. She holds a piece of cloth in one hand and has a calm, slightly distant look. The background is filled with trees, bushes, and a small building in the distance. The title *Musidora* hints at a story—her name means "music giver" in Greek. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the scene feel almost three-dimensional. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists build depth with just ink and paper.
American, Jefferson, New Jersey 1796–1886 Maplewood, New Jersey
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