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Greeting Grandmother (Le Bonjour à la Grand-mère), by Paul-Albert Besnard, ink, 1926

Greeting Grandmother (Le Bonjour à la Grand-mère)

Paul-Albert Besnard

1926

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Greeting Grandmother (Le Bonjour à la Grand-mère) is a 1926 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul-Albert Besnard
When & what style?
1926
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

In this painting, a woman is depicted standing by a window, her arms outstretched as she greets someone. The scene is set in a room with a bed, where a person is lying down. The atmosphere is intimate and warm, with soft lighting that suggests a cozy domestic setting. The artist's use of soft colors and gentle lines adds to the sense of warmth and comfort in the scene. The woman's outstretched arms convey a sense of welcome and affection, while the person in the bed appears relaxed and at ease. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look up the process of etching, which involves using acid to create intricate designs on a metal plate.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul-Albert Besnard
Artist

Paul-Albert Besnard

Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.

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