Le chant de la cigale
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1895
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le chant de la cigale is a 1895 ink by Armand Rassenfosse, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a person sitting under a tree, playing a flute. The figure is barefoot, wearing loose pants, and leaning against the tree trunk. The background is simple—just a few lines for grass and a faint sky. The artist used shading to make the person and tree stand out against the light paper. The brown tones give it a quiet, dreamy feel. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints.
