The Rape (Le Viol)
1886
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Paul-Albert Besnard
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
See the richer artist page1886
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Rape (Le Viol) is a 1886 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows two figures in a dim room. One person is on their knees, reaching toward a door, while the other stands behind them, gripping their shoulders. The lines are rough and scratchy, making the scene feel tense and urgent. The artist used a technique that leaves dark, uneven marks—like scratching into the metal plate before printing. This makes the image feel raw and urgent, almost like a sketch. Next, check out etching to see how artists create these kinds of textures.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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