Artwork
Nocturne (By Night)
Nocturne (By Night) 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
Nocturne (By Night) is a 1895 lithograph by Paul Edouard Crébassa, depicting a nocturnal scene of two figures walking under an umbrella.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a moment of two individuals navigating through darkness, with only faint background lights and the umbrella's silhouette providing clarity, evoking a sense of mystery and intimacy.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, quick lines reminiscent of a hasty sketch, the lithograph utilizes blue-black ink on light china paper to enhance the enigmatic ambiance of the night scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1895 by Paul Edouard Crébassa, specific provenance details are not provided.
Context
The work reflects late 19th-century explorations of nocturnal themes in art, leveraging lithography's expressive capabilities to convey mood.
Legacy
While the broader impact of 'Nocturne (By Night)' is not detailed, it exemplifies Crébassa's contribution to the era's printmaking and nocturnal subject matter.
Artist & collection
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