The Lie (Le mensonge)
1898
Félix Vallotton's 'The Lie' captures a secret, intimate moment between two lovers in a stark, high-contrast style that feels like a silent film still. The title adds a delicious layer of drama to the scene—are they hiding an affair, or is the embrace itself a deception? Created during his time with the avant-garde Nabis group, this woodcut uses bold black shapes and dramatic lighting to turn a simple domestic scene into a psychological thriller.
- Technique
- woodcut
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