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Vieux Chevalier (Old Knight)

Ambroise Vollard

1896

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Vieux Chevalier (Old Knight) is a 1896 ink by Ambroise Vollard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Ambroise Vollard
When & what style?: 1896 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This print shows a dark, shadowy figure sitting in a chair, hunched over with a cloak draped around them. Behind them, a window reveals a bright scene with two people—one standing, one sitting—though their faces are blurred. The room looks dim, with only a small lamp adding light to the left side. The artist used rough, textured lines to create a mood of quiet mystery. The contrast between the dark figure and the bright outside scene makes the room feel lonely. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.