On the Stage (Sur la scène)
1898
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1898
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two people on a stage. The person on the left stands stiffly, holding a small object. The person on the right leans forward, arms outstretched, as if mid-motion. The background has faint outlines of other figures and a curtain. The artist used quick, loose lines to capture movement and energy. The faces and bodies aren’t perfectly detailed—just rough enough to feel alive. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
