Artwork
Souvenir de Bretagne
Souvenir de Bretagne is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Paul Sérusier. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Souvenir de Bretagne is a 1895 lithograph by Paul Sérusier, executed in black on Japan paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in profile, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and long dress, with her hair pulled back. The simplicity of the image focuses attention on her shape and posture.
Technique & Style
The artist employed loose, expressive lines to capture the subject, characteristic of a study focused on form and light. The use of simple black line on light paper enhances the sketch-like quality.
Context
Lithography, the technique used here, allows for the creation of prints from drawn stone or metal plates, facilitating the production of multiple images with a range of tonal values.
Artist & collection
