Agnès Entering a Grotto
Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson
1795
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson
1795
charcoal
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A woman stands in a dim grotto, her white dress bright against the dark rock. One arm rests on a ledge. Her pose feels quiet but full of thought. Girodet used chalk to make this sketch. The white touches catch the light. It’s not a finished painting, but it feels alive. Want to see more? Look up Girodet de Roussy-Trioson, Anne-Louis.
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