Artwork
Intimité (Privacy)
Intimité (Privacy) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Paul Edouard Crébassa. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Intimité (Privacy) is a 1895 lithograph by Paul Edouard Crébassa, executed in black on heavy Japan paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman's face and shoulders, turned away, with loose, expressive lines suggesting windblown hair. The soft, unfinished rendering of her features creates a sense of intimacy.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a range of tonal values using simple black marks, relying on shading to convey light and shadow. The warm, creamy tone of the paper provides a subtle contrast to the dark lines.
Artist & collection
