The Triumph, plate two from Intimacies 1898

"The Triumph" is a wood-engraving by Swiss artist Félix Edouard Vallotton from his series *Intimacies*. The black and white work uses sharp, graphic lines to depict two figures in a domestic setting. The simplified forms and stark contrasts are characteristic of Vallotton's style, which was influenced by the Japanese woodblock prints he admired. The print's composition, with its emphasis on dark silhouettes and a sense of intimacy, is a hallmark of Vallotton's exploration of domestic life and the human condition. The artwork, housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the artist's technical mastery and his exploration of themes of isolation and desire.