Untitled

Untitled

Henri Lebasque

1897

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a dark, tangled forest with thin trees and a winding path. In the middle, a woman in a long dress walks toward a small house or hut. The trees are drawn with quick, scratchy lines, and the whole scene looks a little ghostly. The image is part of a printed album, not a standalone painting. The edges have text listing names and theater shows, so it might’ve been used for ads or posters. If you like this style, check out lithography next.

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