1893
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Corpse (Study for The Dead Christ) is a 1893 chalk by Félix Vallotton, a Impressionism work, depicting Corpse, held at National Gallery of Art.
A man lies flat on his back, arms folded over his chest. His eyes are closed. Shadows pool under his jaw and collarbone. This isn’t a quick sketch. Black chalk is pressed hard into buff paper, making deep grooves. The marks feel deliberate, almost carved. Next time you’re at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, look for the study near the early modern prints.
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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