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Petite fille

Eugène Martel

1895

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Petite fille is a 1895 ink by Eugène Martel, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Eugène Martel
When & what style?: 1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a girl with loose hair, resting her chin on her hand. Her eyes are wide and focused, but her expression is calm. The lines are soft and simple, with no extra details. The drawing looks like it was made quickly, with just a few strokes for the face and hair. The brown lines stand out against a light background. Next, check out lithography to see how this kind of sketch was made.