Etude (Le rameur)
1895
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Alexandre Lunois
Alexandre Lunois (1863–1916) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Etude (Le rameur) is a 1895 ink by Alexandre Lunois, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a person rowing a boat, their body turned slightly as they pull the oars. The water around them is dark and choppy, while the sky above is just a smudged line of lighter gray. The figure’s face is calm, but their posture is tense, showing the effort of rowing. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, almost like scribbles—this wasn’t meant to be a finished picture but a quick study. The green-black ink stands out against the pale paper, giving it a moody, sketchy feel. Check out lithography to see how this print was made.
Alexandre Lunois (1863–1916) was a French artist, born in Paris.
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