Pierre Copies the Virgin from the Portal of the Church of Marly (Pierre Copie la Vierge du Portail de L'Église de Marly) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Albert Besnard. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
Inscription
Inscribed:lower right below image in plate: ABesnard inv et fec; by later hand, lower right in graphite: 7/9; by later hand, lower right in graphite: D. 29 vii/ix
Markings
Marked:None.
About this work
Overview
Pierre Copies the Virgin from the Portal of the Church of Marly is an etching by Albert Besnard, created in 1885. The work is executed in black on cream laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a man copying a relief of a woman and child on a church wall. The scene conveys a quiet moment of artistic study, with the copyist intently focused on his task.
Technique & Style
The artist employed etching to capture the play of light and shadow, using lines to convey texture and atmosphere. The resulting image has a sense of realism, with detailed rendering of the church wall, clothing, and cloudy sky.
Who painted Pierre Copies the Virgin from the Portal of the Church of Marly (Pierre Copie la Vierge du Portail de L'Église de Marly)?
Pierre Copies the Virgin from the Portal of the Church of Marly (Pierre Copie la Vierge du Portail de L'Église de Marly) was painted by Albert Besnard in 1885.
Where can I see Pierre Copies the Virgin from the Portal of the Church of Marly (Pierre Copie la Vierge du Portail de L'Église de Marly)?
Pierre Copies the Virgin from the Portal of the Church of Marly (Pierre Copie la Vierge du Portail de L'Église de Marly) is held by National Gallery of Art.
What movement is Pierre Copies the Virgin from the Portal of the Church of Marly (Pierre Copie la Vierge du Portail de L'Église de Marly)?
Pierre Copies the Virgin from the Portal of the Church of Marly (Pierre Copie la Vierge du Portail de L'Église de Marly) is associated with Impressionism.
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Museum-quality prints of Pierre Copies the Virgin from the Portal of the Church of Marly (Pierre Copie la Vierge du Portail de L'Église de Marly) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.
