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The Vigil

1816

Pierre Guérin

(French, 1774–1833)
Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
lithograph
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection 1940.1120
Catalogue raisonné
Béraldi VIII.6.2
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Location
Not on view
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Description

Guérin found the lithographic crayon to be perfect for rendering the clarity of sculptural form. He used a combination of subtle hatching, smooth contour lines, and shading to represent a young Greek artist surprised by an inspirational visit from a winged female as he works late into the night.

The Vigil

1816

Pierre Guérin

(French, 1774–1833)
France, 19th century

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