1888
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Robert Besnard and His Donkey (Robert Besnard et son âne) is a 1888 by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, depicting Donkey, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
Albert Besnard painted his son Robert on a donkey in a countryside road. The boy sits sideways, holding the reins loosely. The donkey looks calm, ears perked up. This was painted in 1888, when Besnard lived in Italy. He often showed family life in simple settings. The bright light and soft shadows feel warm and personal. Look up Albert Besnard (French, 1849–1934) next.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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