Thérésa Valdon, singing the 'Song of the Dog' 1889 - 1890

"Thérésa Valdon, singing the 'Song of the Dog'" is a black and white etching by Georges-William Thornley depicting Thérésa Valdon, a popular Parisian singer, in a nighttime setting. The scene is rendered in a loose and expressive style, capturing the atmosphere of a Parisian café concert. The artwork is characterized by its subtle chiaroscuro, with Valdon's face illuminated by the soft glow of the gas lamps. It was created between 1889 and 1890 and is now part of the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.