Doe Lying Down (Biche couchée)
c. 1934
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engraving in black with graphite on blue laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 14.9 x 24.3 cm (5 7/8 x 9 9/16 in.) sheet: 29.8 x 40 cm (11 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.)
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner
Accession Number
1991.116.49
Art Historical Context
**Doe Lying Down (Bicheée)**, created by Polish-French printmaker Joseph Hecht around 1934, captures a serene moment of nature with exquisite precision. Hecht, active in Paris during the interwar period, was renowned for his meticulous engravings that revived classical intaglio techniques amid the rise of modern art movements. This print depicts a resting doe, its form rendered in delicate black lines on striking blue laid paper—a traditional support with visible chain lines that enhances the work's tactile, historical feel. The addition of graphite subtly refines details, showcasing Hecht's h...