Old Breton Woman in the Moor
1895
Paul Sérusier captures the quiet devotion of rural life in this striking woodcut, depicting an elderly Breton woman standing amidst the rugged heathland. Dressed in traditional regional garb with her distinctive coif, she seems lost in prayer or contemplation, surrounded by the stylized trees of the French countryside. Created in 1895, this piece reflects Sérusier's involvement with the Nabis, a group of Post-Impressionist artists who loved bold outlines and flat areas of color—though here, he uses the stark contrast of black ink on paper to create a powerful, graphic effect. The rough, carved texture of the woodblock gives the scene a raw, earthy feel that perfectly matches the humble subject matter.
- Technique
- Woodcut
- Material
- Ink on paper
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