Aucassin and Nicolette — Fine Art

Aucassin and Nicolette - 1921 by Charles Demuth shows a story scene set in a pale field. The artist works in watercolour and ink, laying washes of soft colour over clear outlines. You can see the same kind of patient line work in his other figure drawings.

This listing is a fine art print set in a frame, with a back panel fitted behind the print. The flat surface keeps the pale tones even and the edges of the picture stay clean.

It suits a quiet reading corner above a low chair. You notice the small written forms first, then the soft wash behind them.