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Illustration

Pierre Auguste Raffaëlli

1909

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Illustration is a 1909 ink by Pierre Auguste Raffaëlli, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Pierre Auguste Raffaëlli
When & what style?: 1909
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows three people in a simple room. The man in the center sits on a chair, wearing a vest and tie, with one foot crossed over his knee. To his left, a woman sits in a chair, holding a fan. Behind the man, another woman stands, holding his shoulder. The drawing is loose and quick, like a snapshot. The lines are sketchy, almost like pencil marks, giving it a rough, unfinished look. This style comes from the technique: etching.