Orovida Camille Pissarro

British, 1893 - 1968

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This is a drawing of an abstract scene depicting a large animal and a jumping gazelle. The image shows a large animal at the top of the frame and a gazelle with long horns mid-leap below it. The animals are outlined in fine lines, with minimal background details emphasizing their forms. The drawing's use of strong, simple lines creates an abstract quality.
Orovida Camille Pissarro, Curves, 1919, etching and drypoint in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1354

Curves

Orovida Camille Pissarro · 1919 · etching and drypoint in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1354
This is a drawing of a tiger attacking a deer. The scene is rendered in a detailed etching style, depicting a moment where a tiger has pounced on a deer. The tiger has visible stripes and an aggressive posture, with its mouth open. The deer lies motionless on the ground. The background includes a rock formation and sparse vegetation. Line work and shading create depth and movement within the scene.
Orovida Camille Pissarro, La Proie (The Prey), 1917, etching and aquatint in black, Rosenwald Collection, 1963.11.177

La Proie (The Prey)

Orovida Camille Pissarro · 1917 · etching and aquatint in black ·  Accession ID  1963.11.177