1885
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Model Asleep on the Floor (Le modèle endormi à terre) is a 1885 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a sleeping nude woman lying on her side, her back to us. Her hair is messy, and her head rests on a pillow. The room around her is simple, with a bed frame visible in the background and a few loose lines suggesting a curtain or wall. The artist used sharp, quick lines to show texture—her hair, the pillow, and even the fabric. This style makes the scene feel real and a little rough around the edges. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one use ink and metal plates to create prints.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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