Who painted The Sick Mother (La mère malade)?

The Sick Mother (La mère malade) was painted by Albert Besnard in 1889.

Where can I see The Sick Mother (La mère malade)?

The Sick Mother (La mère malade) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Sick Mother (La mère malade)?

The Sick Mother (La mère malade) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of The Sick Mother (La mère malade)?

Museum-quality prints of The Sick Mother (La mère malade) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Sick Mother (La mère malade)

Albert Besnard , 1889

The Sick Mother (La mère malade) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Albert Besnard. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:"ABesnard" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "La Mère Malade / 1889" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "162-" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "(Published State 100 proofs)" lower center margin, graphite, unknown hand. "c.75 IV" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A. 41202" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. Verso: none.
Markings: Marked:"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, stamped twice, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

About this work

Overview

The Sick Mother is a print by Albert Besnard, created in 1889 using etching and drypoint techniques on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a somber scene: a woman sits by a window in a dimly lit room with two children at a nearby table, their faces and the surrounding environment conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

Besnard employed rough, expressive lines to capture the emotional essence of the scene, aligning with the Impressionist and Realist movements' emphasis on everyday life and genuine sentiment.