Eve
1896
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
Eve is a 1896 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a simple drawing of a standing nude woman from behind. Her hair is tied up loosely, and her arms hang relaxed at her sides. The background is just rough, wavy lines—no details, just texture. The artist used a yellow-brown ink on textured paper, giving it a soft, sketchy look. The signature says "Besnard," and it’s labeled as an artist’s proof. Next, look into etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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