Etude de femme assise, en buste de profil (Study of a Seated Woman, Half-Length in Profile)
1903
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1903
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Etude de femme assise, en buste de profil (Study of a Seated Woman, Half-Length in Profile) is a 1903 ink by Jean-Louis Forain, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a woman sitting down, turned to the side so we see her profile. She has short hair and is wearing a loose dress with a necklace. Her face is relaxed, and she seems lost in thought. The background is a solid color, which helps us focus on the woman. The artist used lithography to create this image, which gives it a soft, dreamy quality. The woman's features are simple, but we can sense her calm mood. If you like this painting, you might want to check out other works by the Impressionism movement.
