Who painted Dying Woman (La Mourante)?

Dying Woman (La Mourante) was painted by Albert Besnard in 1885.

Where can I see Dying Woman (La Mourante)?

Dying Woman (La Mourante) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Dying Woman (La Mourante)?

Dying Woman (La Mourante) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Dying Woman (La Mourante)?

Museum-quality prints of Dying Woman (La Mourante) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Dying Woman (La Mourante)

Albert Besnard , 1885

Dying Woman (La Mourante) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Albert Besnard. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper left in plate: AB; lower center below plate mark in graphite: Tirée à 75; lower right below plate mark in graphite: ABesnard; by later hand, lower left below plate mark in graphite: No 21; by later hand, lower right in graphite: 10; by later hand, upper left verso in graphite: No 24; by later hand, upper right verso in graphite: 22-1; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 34
Markings: Marked:None.

About this work

Overview

Dying Woman (La Mourante) is an etching created by Albert Besnard in 1885, featuring a reclining female figure.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a woman lying on her side, with her body turned away from the viewer, her hair disheveled, and her arms in a pose suggesting distress or despair.

Technique & Style

The etching is characterized by loose, scratchy lines and textured surfaces, achieved through the use of various tools on a metal plate, resulting in a rough, unpolished appearance on the wove paper.