Georges Clemenceau
1917
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Paul-Albert Besnard
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
See the richer artist page1917
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Georges Clemenceau is a 1917 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man’s face and shoulders in loose, scratchy lines. The hair and beard are made of quick, jagged strokes, almost like wind-blown feathers. The paper has a textured look, and the whole image feels sketchy and alive, not smooth. The artist used a drypoint technique—think of it like scratching into a soft surface to leave marks. This method lets you see the lines clearly, even when they’re rough. Next, check out technique: drypoint to see how it works.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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