The Distant City (La ville lointaine)
1914
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1914
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows three figures standing on uneven ground. A woman in a long coat and headscarf holds a child’s hand, while a man with a hat leans on a cane. The background has rough lines suggesting hills or buildings far away. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and emotion. The woman’s gesture looks like she’s pointing or explaining something. Next, check out the technique: etching, drypoint to see how these lines were made.
