Artwork
La Victoire (Victory)
La Victoire (Victory) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Mariano Fortuny Marsal. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Victoire (Victory) is an etching created by Mariano Fortuny Marsal in 1865.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bare-chested woman with wild, tangled hair holding a small winged figure, likely representing Victory.
Technique & Style
The etching features loose, expressive lines and a grainy texture, achieved through a technique allowing ink to spread freely. This style is characteristic of quick studies or practice pieces.
Context
The work showcases the artist's use of etching, a printmaking process involving acid and metal plates.
Artist & collection
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