Artwork

Image

Image, by Maurice Dumont, ink, 1895
Image, by Maurice Dumont, ink, 1895

Image is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maurice Dumont. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Image is a 1895 print by Maurice Dumont, created using an unconventional technique on heavy Japan paper.

Technique & Style

The work features an inkless embossment, where the artist pressed into the paper to create faint lines, resulting in a subtle, minimalist design.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a barely discernible seated figure on the right side, surrounded by a largely blank, beige field, inviting contemplation on the relationship between presence and absence.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Maurice Dumont

Artist

Maurice Dumont

Maurice Dumont (1869–1899) was a French artist, born in Coutances.

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