Chevalerie rustique; L'Amante du Christ; Marié; Les Bouchers
1888
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1888
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a knight kneeling before a woman in a medieval room. Light falls on her gown while shadows hide his face. The scene mixes romance and religion, common in late 1800s art. Willette often used bold outlines and flat colors in his lithographs. This style came from Japanese woodblock prints that were popular then. The print feels almost like a poster because of the strong shapes and bright contrasts. Look for more prints by Willette, Adolphe Léon.
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