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Leda Bathing (Léda au bain), by Paul-Albert Besnard, ink, 1913

Leda Bathing (Léda au bain)

Paul-Albert Besnard

1913

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Leda Bathing (Léda au bain) is a 1913 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul-Albert Besnard
When & what style?
1913
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching on laid paper, titled Leda Bathing, depicts a woman standing in water, her body facing the viewer. Her right arm is raised, and her left arm is bent, with her hand near her face. The woman's hair is long and flows down her back. The background is dark, with lines suggesting movement or water. The woman's pose and the flowing lines in the background create a sense of dynamic energy. The etching technique used to create this piece adds texture and depth to the image. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Besnard, Albert.

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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