La Vitrioleuse (The Acid Thrower)
1894
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1894
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Vitrioleuse (The Acid Thrower) is a 1894 watercolor by Eugène Grasset, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a woman with long red hair and a black dress, holding a white bowl. The background is orange with lighter orange clouds. The woman's face is serious, and her hair is flowing behind her. She is wearing a high-necked black dress with long sleeves and a ruffled collar. The bowl she is holding is small and white, with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the woman's face and clothing. The use of orange and black creates a striking contrast that draws the viewer's eye. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of artist Grasset, Eugène.
