1901
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Feathered Turban (Le turban à aigrette) is a 1901 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a reclining nude woman with her head tilted back. Her body is drawn in loose, sketchy lines that feel quick and rough. The background has a fuzzy, textured look, almost like hair or brushstrokes. The artist used a technique that layers lines to create shadows and depth. Notice how the lines overlap to build up darker areas, especially on her skin and the turban. Next, check out etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists make prints like this.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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