Etude
1895
Medium
lithograph in gray on japan paper
Classification
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson
Accession Number
1996.151.241
Art Historical Context
Victor Koos's *Etude* (1895) is a delicate lithograph rendered in subtle grays on fine Japan paper, exemplifying the artistry of late 19th-century printmaking. The title "Etude," meaning "study" in French, hints at an exploratory work, likely a tonal exercise capturing form and light with masterful restraint. Created during a period when lithography flourished as an accessible yet sophisticated medium, this print showcases Koos's skill in drawing directly on lithographic stone, allowing for fluid lines and soft gradations that evoke the intimacy of a sketch. Japan paper, prized for its thin, ...