Misery (La Misère)
1886
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1886
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Misery (La Misère) is a 1886 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a person lying on a bed, covered by a blanket. The room is dimly lit, with a small table and chair in the corner. The walls are plain, and the overall atmosphere is one of sadness and despair. The artist has used a range of lines and shading to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The figure on the bed is rendered in a more detailed and realistic style, while the background is softer and more impressionistic. This painting is a great example of the Realism movement, which focused on depicting everyday life and emotions in a truthful and unromanticized way. To learn more about this style, check out the works of other Realist artists.
