Coquette
1900
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
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
Coquette is a 1900 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching on van gelder zonen wove paper depicts a woman in a long dress, standing with her hands clasped together in front of her. She appears to be looking down at a man who is lying on the ground, possibly asleep or injured. The woman's facial expression is difficult to discern, but her posture suggests concern or contemplation. The scene is set against a backdrop of what appears to be a bed or couch, with a pillow and blanket visible behind the woman. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of quiet introspection, with the woman's gaze focused intently on the man. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Besnard, Albert.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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