[Retrato de mujer al pie de su lecho]

1884

From the collection of Virtual Library of Bibliographical Heritage

Dominant colour

[Retrato de mujer al pie de su lecho] is a 1884 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Virtual Library of Bibliographical Heritage.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1884 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Virtual Library of Bibliographical Heritage

About this work

The painting shows a woman sitting at the foot of her bed. She's dressed in simple clothes and looks tired. The drawing is detailed, with lines and shading that give it depth. The woman's face is the focus of the drawing, and it tells a story. Her expression is quiet and calm, but also a bit sad. The artist drew her with care, paying attention to the folds of her clothes and the lines on her face. The artist who made this drawing was likely influenced by other artists of the time. Check out the technique of cross-hatching to learn more about how drawings like this were made.