Who painted A Martyr (Un martyre)?

A Martyr (Un martyre) was painted by Albert Besnard in 1883.

Where can I see A Martyr (Un martyre)?

A Martyr (Un martyre) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is A Martyr (Un martyre)?

A Martyr (Un martyre) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of A Martyr (Un martyre)?

Museum-quality prints of A Martyr (Un martyre) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Martyr (Un martyre)

Albert Besnard , 1883

A Martyr (Un martyre) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Albert Besnard. It dates from 1883 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:"ABesnard / 1883" lower right composition, in plate, artist's hand. "ABesnard" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "un martyre è état" lower center margin, graphite, unknown hand. "L.G.12 III Un martyr" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. Verso: none.
Markings: Marked:"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

About this work

Overview

A Martyr (Un martyre) is an etching by Albert Besnard, created in 1883 on Canson & Mongolfier laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts two figures in a forest with blurred faces and raised hands, conveying a sense of pain or prayer. The surrounding trees have tangled, sharp branches, contributing to a heavy and urgent atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The image was created using etching, a technique that involves scratching lines into metal plates. The textured appearance of the paper suggests that this is an early impression, likely one of the first prints made from the plate.