1890
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Family (Une famille) is a 1890 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows two people sitting close together, their heads almost touching. The background is dark, with a window on the right that lets in a little light. One person wears a hat pulled low, while the other has loose hair and a collar turned up. Their faces are simple but expressive, with soft shading. The artist used a technique that creates fine lines and textures, almost like scratching into the paper. This method lets them show light and shadow in a way that feels real but also a little dreamy. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one make prints with needles and acid.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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