1922
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Lute Player (La joueuse de luth) is a 1922 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, depicting Lute, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a woman playing a lute. She's sitting in a quiet room, lost in music. The artist used simple lines to draw her, which makes the scene feel calm. The woman's face is serene, and her hands are gentle on the strings. This quiet moment is what makes the painting interesting - it's a glimpse of private life. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: etching, drypoint, aquatint.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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