Artwork
The End
The End is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Albert Besnard. It dates from 1883 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:"ABesnard" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "c.11 II La fin de tout (DD869)" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "Tiré à 100" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.
- Markings
- Marked:"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).
About this work
Overview
The End is an etching on laid paper created by Albert Besnard in 1883.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in dark clothing mourning beside a bed where a figure lies partially covered by a sheet. The somber atmosphere and the woman's expression convey a sense of loss and grief.
Technique & Style
Besnard employed etching to achieve a nuanced interplay of light and shadow, adding depth and texture to the image. The technique allows for intricate detail and expressive rendering of the somber scene.
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