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Apparition

Georges Rochegrosse

1895

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Nude

Dominant colour

Apparition is a 1895 ink by Georges Rochegrosse, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Georges Rochegrosse
When & what style?: 1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a lone figure standing in a dimly lit room. The person is nude, their body slightly turned, with one hand resting on their hip. The background is blurry, but you can make out a window with faint city lights outside. The artist used quick, rough strokes to create a sense of movement and mood. The brown tones give it a dreamy, almost ghostly feel. Next, check out how this was made using lithography.