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Masque, by Henri-Charles Guérard, ink, 1895

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Overview

Masque is a 1895 ink by Henri-Charles Guérard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Henri-Charles Guérard
When & what style?
1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a simple, greenish face with a bald head and a frowning expression. The face is drawn in a rough, sketchy style, with visible lines and shading. The background is a plain, off-white color. The face is the main focus of the painting, and it seems to be a study of a person's emotions. The artist has used bold lines and dark shading to create a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Henri-Charles Guérard
Artist

Henri-Charles Guérard

Henri Charles Guérard (26 April 1846, Paris - 24 March 1897, Paris) was a French painter and printmaker, particularly in etching and lithography.

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