Au-delà des forces humaines
1897
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1897
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Au-delà des forces humaines is a 1897 ink by Édouard Vuillard, a Impressionism work, depicting world war i, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a dark scene with simple shapes. It's from the late 1800s. The artist used simple lines and shapes to create this work, which is interesting because it was made during a time when many artists were focused on detailed, realistic paintings. The simplicity of this piece is what makes it stand out. The use of black on white creates a strong contrast. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: lithography.
