Artwork
La vieille (Old Woman)
La vieille (Old Woman) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Eugène Martel. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La vieille (Old Woman) is a 1895 lithograph by Eugène Martel, executed in black on heavy Japan paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an older woman with a serious expression, wearing a simple dress and head covering. Her lined face is rendered with quick, confident strokes, conveying a sense of character study.
Technique & Style
The lithograph's loose lines and rough edges give it an unfinished, spontaneous feel, suggesting a rapid study rather than a polished portrait. The plain background and focus on the subject's features add to the work's straightforward, observational quality.
Artist & collection
