1895
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Catherine prépare le tub et Louise nue se coiffe (Catherine Prepares the Bath and Louise, Nude, Fixes her Hair) is a 1895 ink by Suzanne Valadon, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two women in a dimly lit room. One woman stands naked, drying or combing her hair while holding it up. The other woman, partly visible, sits on a chair or stool, reaching into a large tub. The background is rough and textured, with a dark corner and a curtain or cloth draped to the side. The artist used a scratchy, layered technique to create depth and shading. This style makes the lines look almost hand-drawn, giving it a raw, unfinished feel. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Valadon made prints this way.
Marie-Clémentine "Suzanne" Valadon (French pronunciation: ; 23 September 1865 – 7 April 1938) was a French painter who was born at Bessines-sur-Gartempe, Haute-Vienne, France.
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