The Flute
1896
Félix Vallotton was a master of the woodcut, and this 1896 piece, La Flûte, captures a quiet, magical moment. A mysterious figure with a pale face plays a flute, their music seemingly enchanting a white cat strolling across a dresser. The stark contrast between the deep blacks and bright whites creates a moody, theatrical vibe typical of the Symbolist movement. Vallotton, a key member of the Nabis group, used this bold graphic style to revolutionize book illustration and printmaking at the turn of the century.
- Technique
- Woodcut
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