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Souvenir de Bretagne

Paul Sérusier

1895

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Souvenir de Bretagne is a 1895 ink by Paul Sérusier, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

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

About this work

This sketch shows a woman in profile, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a long dress with a high collar. Her hair is pulled back, and the lines of her clothing are drawn with quick, loose strokes. The background is plain, keeping all focus on her shape and posture. The artist used a simple black line on light paper, making the drawing look almost like a quick sketch. This style was common in studies where artists focused on shapes and light rather than detail. Next, look up lithography to see how this technique works.