Jules Destrée
1917
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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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
Jules Destrée is a 1917 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. His hair is wavy and messy, and his beard is thick. The lines on his face are drawn sharply, giving him a strong, almost intense look. The paper has a textured feel, and the artist’s handwriting is visible in the corners. The image is an etching, which means the artist carved lines into a metal plate to create the design. The drypoint technique adds extra texture to the lines, making the portrait feel almost three-dimensional. Check out etching, drypoint, aquatint for more on how this kind of print is made.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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