Untitled (Girl on a Couch)
1888
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1888
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Untitled (Girl on a Couch) is a 1888 ink by Frederick W. Freer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a woman sitting on a couch, dressed in a loose, fancy gown with ruffles at the neckline. She holds a bouquet of flowers in her lap, and her hair is pulled up neatly. Behind her, a vase of flowers sits on a table, and curtains frame the window. The artist used shading to show soft folds in her dress and the texture of the couch. This style was common in etchings, where lines and tone create depth. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one made prints with acid and metal plates.
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