Madame Besnard
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Paul-Albert Besnard
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Madame Besnard is a 1884 by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white drawing of a woman sitting with her head turned slightly away. She’s wearing a loose, draped coat and holds a fan in one hand. The background is filled with swirling lines that look like fabric or curtains, giving the scene a soft, textured feel. The artist used shading to show light hitting her face and shoulders, making her look three-dimensional. The fan she holds is detailed, with visible feathers and a delicate handle. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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