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Et un autre ange sortit du temple qui est au ciel, ayant lui aussi une faucille tranchante (And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, and he also having a sharp sickle)

Ambroise Vollard

1899

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Et un autre ange sortit du temple qui est au ciel, ayant lui aussi une faucille tranchante (And another angel came out of the temple which is in heaven, and he also having a sharp sickle) is a 1899 ink by Ambroise Vollard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ambroise Vollard
When & what style?: 1899 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two robed figures standing close together. One holds a long, thin tool like a scythe, while the other leans slightly forward, their hands near their face. The lines are rough and scratchy, giving a sense of quick, uneven strokes. Dark shadows fill the background, making the figures stand out. The artist used a technique called lithography, which lets them draw directly on stone before printing. This piece is part of a series of religious-themed works. Next, look up lithography to see how this process works.