Lourdes, la miraculée (1ère planche) (Lourdes, the Miracle) (first plate)
1912
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1912
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a woman standing alone in the center, dressed in a long, simple dress with her hands clasped. Around her, a crowd of people sits or kneels on the ground, their faces turned toward her. The lines are loose and quick, almost like scribbles, giving the scene a hurried, sketchy feel. The woman’s calm stance stands out against the swirling, tangled lines of the crowd. This drawing is a study in contrasts—her stillness versus their movement, her clear form versus their blurred outlines. Next, check out etching, drypoint to see how artists create these sharp, layered lines.
