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Intimacy (Intimité), by Paul-Albert Besnard, ink, 1889

Intimacy (Intimité)

Paul-Albert Besnard

1889

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Intimacy (Intimité) is a 1889 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul-Albert Besnard
When & what style?
1889 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a dark interior with two figures in the center. They are sitting in front of a window with white curtains, and the room is dimly lit. The artist used dark lines and shading to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The painting has a quiet, intimate feel to it, with the two figures lost in thought. The artist's use of light and shadow adds to the sense of calm and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the Impressionism movement.

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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