The End
1883
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.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The End is a 1883 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a somber scene of a woman sitting beside a bed, where a person lies. The woman is dressed in dark attire and has her head covered, while the person on the bed is covered with a sheet up to their chest. A small table with a candle on it is positioned to the right of the bed. The overall atmosphere of the scene is one of mourning and loss. The dim lighting and the woman's somber expression contribute to the sense of sadness. The artist's use of etching to create this piece adds a sense of depth and texture to the image. For more information on etching, you can look up the technique.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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