La Liseuse couchée
1895
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1895
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Liseuse couchée is a 1895 ink by Paul Ranson, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman lying on her side, reading a book while a large cat curls up beside her. The room around her is simple: a window with shutters, a small table with a plant, and a harp leaning against the wall. The lines are loose and quick, with some decorative swirls framing the scene. The artist used a soft, gray-green tone that keeps the whole image calm and quiet. The cat’s relaxed pose makes the scene feel cozy and everyday. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists create prints like this.
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