Sadness (Tristesse)
1887
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Paul-Albert Besnard
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
See the richer artist page1887
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sadness (Tristesse) is a 1887 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a woman in profile, her head bent slightly as if lost in thought. She wears a dark, flowing dress with a high collar and a feathered hat, giving her a quiet, serious look. The lines around her face and clothes are rough and textured, almost like scratches on the page. The artist used a method that leaves visible marks and shading, making the image feel handmade and a little uneven. This was a way to show emotion through the texture itself. Want to see more? Look up etching to learn how artists create prints like this.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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