Dress Rehearsal at the Folies-Bergere (Répétition générale aux Folies-Bergère)
1893
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1893
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two women in a dimly lit room. One sits on a couch, her back to us, wearing a dark dress with a high collar. The other stands nearby, holding a fan and looking down. The walls are plain, and the light is low, making everything look shadowy. The artist used quick, loose lines to capture movement and mood. This was likely made for a quick sketch, not a polished drawing. Next, check out lithography to see how artists like this made prints.
