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Academy

Jules de Goncourt

1864

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Academy is a 1864 ink by Jules de Goncourt, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jules de Goncourt
When & what style?: 1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a shirtless man sitting on a rock, holding a small cup in one hand. His other arm rests on his knee, and his head tilts slightly to the side. Behind him, a woman lies on the ground, her face turned away. The scene looks rough and sketchy, with dark lines and smudges. The red-brown color and loose lines suggest the artist was experimenting with printmaking. This wasn’t meant to be smooth—it’s raw, almost like a quick sketch. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists use acid and plates to create similar textures.