Sur le fond de nos nuits dieu de son doigt savant dessine un cauchemar multiforme et sans treve (On backdrop of our nights God with His knowing finger traces a multiform implacable nightmare)
1890
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1890
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting is a lithograph, a type of printmaking. It's in black and white, with lots of dark shading. There are some faces and eyes scattered around, but they're not clearly defined. They seem to be floating in space. The faces are distorted and a bit scary. They're not looking directly at you, but they seem to be watching something. The background is dark and shadowy, which adds to the spooky atmosphere. This painting is part of the Impressionism movement, which focused on capturing the fleeting moments of modern life.
