Artwork
Douleur (Sorrow)
Douleur (Sorrow) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Jules Emmanuel Valadon. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Douleur (Sorrow) is a 1895 lithograph by Jules Emmanuel Valadon, executed in blue-black on heavy Japan paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated figure with bowed head and hands on knees, conveying a somber mood reinforced by the title 'Douleur,' which translates to 'Sorrow.' The posture and title together evoke a sense of quiet contemplation and emotional weight.
Technique & Style
Characterized by rough, rapid lines and dark, smudgy marks on a light background, the lithograph showcases a spontaneous and expressive style. The contrast between the dark ink and light paper adds to the overall somber tone.
Artist & collection
Souvenir de Bretagne
Souvenir de Bretagne
The Suicide (Le Suicide)
Draped Model
Study of a Seated Woman
Study of a Female Nude (possibly for an unrealized allegorical painting) (recto)
Pregnant Woman Contemplating Suicide (recto)
The Silk Dress
Mélancolie (Melancholy)
Draped Model
Lamenting Woman (Sarah H. Crone)
Douleur (Sorrow)