Three Breton Women with Infants
1894
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1894
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows three women in long dresses holding babies, standing close together. Their faces are simple, with big heads and small features. The background has a wavy line that looks like water or sky, and the whole image is made of bold, carved lines in red-brown. The women’s robes have detailed folds, and the babies are wrapped in cloth. The print feels rough and textured, like it was carved into wood first. Next, look up woodcut to see how this print was made.
