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The Lute Player (La joueuse de luth), by Paul-Albert Besnard, ink, 1922

The Lute Player (La joueuse de luth)

Paul-Albert Besnard

1922

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Lute Player (La joueuse de luth) is a 1922 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, depicting Lute, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul-Albert Besnard
When & what style?
1922
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a woman playing a lute. She's sitting in a quiet room, lost in music. The details in this work are interesting because the artist used simple lines to create a sense of calm. The woman's face is serene, and her hands are gentle on the lute. This simplicity makes the scene feel peaceful. To learn more, look up the technique: etching.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul-Albert Besnard
Artist

Paul-Albert Besnard

Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.

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