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 barefoot boy sitting on a grassy hillside, leaning against a tree. He’s shirtless, wearing only a hat, and holds a pipe to his mouth. The tree above him has a few leaves, and the background is soft and blurry, like a warm, hazy day. The artist used a mix of dark and light tones to make the boy stand out against the lighter sky. The lines are simple but expressive, focusing on the boy’s relaxed pose and the quiet moment. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this create detailed prints.
