1917
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (La Reine Élisabeth de Belgique) is a 1917 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman’s head and shoulders. Her hair is pulled back, and she’s wearing a high collar. The background is dark, almost like a shadow, making her face stand out. The lines are scratchy and textured, giving it a rough feel. The artist used a mix of etching and drypoint to create this effect. Next, look up *etching, drypoint, aquatint* to see how these techniques work.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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