Le solitaire
1895
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The image depicts a lithograph in black on wove paper, titled "Le solitaire". The artwork features a woman sitting in a chair, engrossed in reading a book. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a long-sleeved dress with a high neckline. The woman's face is turned downward, focused on the book, and her right hand holds a pair of glasses. In the background, a vase with flowers sits atop a table or shelf, adding a touch of elegance to the scene. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a sense of modesty and simplicity, while the presence of the book and glasses implies a love for reading and learning. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet contemplation and introspection. If you're interested in exploring more works by artists who employed lithography, you might want to look up the technique: lithography.