Atala 1845 - 1850

"Atala" is a black and white lithograph by Victor Jean François Dollet, a French artist. This artwork depicts a woman with long dark hair, wearing a low-cut gown that reveals her shoulder, and a cross necklace. Her hand rests delicately on her chest. The melancholic expression on her face suggests a sense of sorrow and longing, adding to the emotional intensity of the piece. The artist's meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the woman's hair and drapery, creates a sense of realism and depth. This lithograph, produced between 1845 and 1850, is a fine example of the Romantic era's fascination with the emotional and introspective.