Dans le parc de Versailles (1ère planche) (In the Park at Versailles) (first plate)
1909
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1909
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a loose, fast drawing of a bird perched on a branch. The lines are rough and sketchy, almost like quick notes. Below, there’s a faint outline of a building and some trees, barely more than scribbles. The artist used a drypoint technique—scratching lines into the paper to create texture. The brown lines stand out against the light background, giving it a scratchy, almost impatient feel. Next, check out Forain, Jean-Louis to see more of his sketchy, lively work.
