1926
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
By the Lamp (Sous la Lampe) is a 1926 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two people sitting close together in a dim room. One holds a lamp that lights their faces, while the other rests their head on their hand. The background is dark and fuzzy, with just a hint of furniture shapes. The artist used shading to show soft light and shadow, making the scene feel quiet and cozy. The lines are loose and expressive, not perfectly smooth. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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