1886
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Suicide (Le Suicide) is a 1886 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a cityscape with a figure leaning over a wall, gazing down at the street below. The figure is dressed in dark attire, and the wall is rendered in a lighter shade. In the background, a horse-drawn carriage is visible, accompanied by streetlights and buildings. The scene is set at night, with the city's ambiance evoked through the use of shadows and lighting. The artist's use of etching and drypoint techniques adds texture and depth to the image. This painting is reminiscent of the works of artists associated with the Impressionism movement.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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