L'Intruse
Maurice Dumont
1895
Medium
drypoint
Dimensions
148; 382; 277; 95
About this artwork
Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds
Art Historical Context
**L'Intruse (The Intruder), 1895** Created by French artist Maurice Dumont in 189, *L'Intruse* is a delicate drypoint print measuring just 148mm high by 95mm wide, inviting close contemplation. The title, translating to "The Intruder evokes a sense of mystery and narrative tension, characteristic of late 19th French graphic arts during the fin-de-siècle era. This period saw artists exploring intimate, evocative subjects through innovative printmaking, bridging Impressionism's legacy with emerging Symbolist themes. Drypoint, Dumont's chosen medium, involves scratching directly into a metal pl...