1889
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nude Woman by a Looking Glass (Femme Nue Auprès d'une Glace) is a 1889 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman standing in front of a mirror, her back to us. Her hair is messy, and she’s wearing a loose dress that drapes over her body. The lines are scratchy and uneven, like they were drawn fast. The artist used a technique that makes the lines look rough and textured. This isn’t a smooth drawing—it’s more like scratching into the paper. Next, check out etching to see how artists create these kinds of lines.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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