Artwork
La Liseuse sous la lampe
La Liseuse sous la lampe is an ink print by the Impressionist artist József Rippl-Rónai. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
La Liseuse sous la lampe is a 1895 color lithograph on beige wove paper by József Rippl-Rónai.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a reclining woman reading by a lamp, with a chess piece and hat nearby. The soft, quiet atmosphere is enhanced by the lamp's glow on her hair.
Technique & Style
Rippl-Rónai employed subtle shading to capture light and shadow, giving the scene a sketch-like quality. The inclusion of everyday objects like a chess piece and hat adds a touch of the mundane.
Artist & collection
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