Confidences
1900
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery 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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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Confidences is a 1900 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two people sitting close together, their faces blurred and hands clasped. One wears a hat and a coat, while the other’s head is tilted slightly down. The background is filled with quick, scratchy lines that make everything look fuzzy and alive. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the plate, creating a rough, textured look. This isn’t a polished drawing—it feels more like a quick, expressive moment caught on paper. Next, look up etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists create these kinds of prints.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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