1883
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The End (La Fin de Tout) is a 1883 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white etching shows a dimly lit room with two people slumped in chairs. One person is wrapped in a heavy blanket, their head resting on their hand. The other leans forward, looking tired, with a dog curled at their feet. A lamp with a tall shade stands nearby, casting faint light on the rough, textured walls. The artist used sharp lines to show fabric folds and shadows, making the scene feel heavy. This style was common in etchings of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Besnard carved into metal plates to make prints.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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