Artwork
The Lute Player (La joueuse de luth)
The Lute Player (La joueuse de luth) is an ink print by Albert Besnard. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in graphite: 2e Et 3 epr/10; lower right in graphite: ABesnard; by later hand, across bottom in graphite: NK 26666 La Joueuse de Luth M13576; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 20732
- Markings
- Marked:None.
About this work
Overview
The Lute Player is a 1922 print by Albert Besnard, created using etching, drypoint, and printed tone on Van Gelder laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene woman playing a lute in a quiet room, lost in the music. The simplicity of the scene conveys a sense of calm and intimacy, offering a glimpse into a private moment.
Technique & Style
Besnard employed a combination of etching, drypoint, and printed tone to achieve the print's subtle tones and delicate lines, characteristic of his style.
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