Artwork
Tahiti
Tahiti is an ink print by the Impressionist artist French 19th Century. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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- Inscribed:stamped upper left verso in black: 012
About this work
Overview
Tahiti is a print created using transfer lithography on green wove paper. It depicts a simple scene of two women under a tree.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows two women sitting together, one holding a bird, the other resting her head on her companion's shoulder. A birdcage is nearby, suggesting a domestic scene.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by loose lines and soft shading, achieved through the lithography technique. The artist's use of simple forms and quick strokes conveys a sense of spontaneity.
Artist & collection
Artist
This sculptor liked to keep sharp tools in the studio and blunt ones in his pocket, his niece recalled finding him absentmindedly whittling a stick while talking philosophy.
