Old Woman at a Stove (Vielle Femme au Fourneau)
1893
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1893
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a dark, cozy room with a woman sitting by a stove. She’s wrapped in layers, her hands resting on her lap. The stove glows faintly, casting a warm light on her face and the simple furniture around her—just a chair and a small table with a few objects. The artist used rough, sketchy lines to capture her tired but calm expression. The lighting is soft, focusing on her and the stove while the rest of the room stays shadowy. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
