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Neuilly Fair (La Foire de Neuilly), by Paul-Albert Besnard, ink, 1885

Neuilly Fair (La Foire de Neuilly)

Paul-Albert Besnard

1885

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Neuilly Fair (La Foire de Neuilly) is a 1885 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul-Albert Besnard
When & what style?
1885 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a crowd of people gathered in a public space. The scene is depicted in dark, muted tones, with the figures of the people blending together to create a sense of movement and energy. In the foreground, a group of women in long dresses and hats are prominent, while in the background, a large tent or canopy can be seen, suggesting that the scene is set at a fair or market. The overall effect is one of bustling activity and vibrant life. If you're interested in learning more about the techniques used to create this image, you might want to look into the art of etching, which was used to create this print.

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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