En soirée (At an Evening Party)
1896
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1896
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This lithograph depicts a man and woman in conversation, with the woman standing and the man crouched beside her. The woman wears a long, dark dress with a V-neck and puffed sleeves, while the man is dressed in a suit and hat. The background is a light beige color, with some faint lines suggesting a room or building. The scene is intimate and informal, with the two figures engaged in a quiet conversation. The woman's posture suggests she is listening intently to the man, who is gesturing with his hand. The lithograph's soft, muted tones and delicate lines evoke a sense of warmth and closeness. To learn more about this style, explore the Impressionism movement.
