Misery (La Misère)
1886
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 page1886
ink
paper
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.
This picture shows a person lying down in a dark room. Their body is turned away, but you can see their arm stretched out. A cat sits near their hand, looking up. The room feels empty and quiet, with only a small window showing a faint city view outside. The artist used sharp lines and shading to show the textures—like the rough bedsheets and the cat’s fur. The dark tones make the scene feel heavy and lonely. Next, look up etching to see how artists carve into metal plates to make prints like this one.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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