1894
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
L'Averse (The Shower) is a 1894 ink by Félix Vallotton, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph depicts a rainy street scene, with people rushing to find shelter. The figures are dressed in dark, late 19th-century attire, and some are holding umbrellas or wearing hats. The street is paved with rectangular stones, and the background features buildings and horse-drawn carriages. In the foreground, a couple is shown struggling to keep their umbrella upright in the wind. The woman's dress is blown up, revealing her stockings and shoes. The scene is rendered in dark tones, with the yellow paper providing a subtle contrast. The artist's use of lithography creates a sense of movement and energy in the scene. To learn more about this technique, explore lithography.
Félix Édouard Vallotton (French: ; December 28, 1865 – December 29, 1925) was a Swiss and French painter and printmaker associated with the group of artists known as Les Nabis.
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