1886
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Suicide (Le Suicide) is a 1886 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You're looking at a somber etching of a person leaning over a wall, their head in their hands. The figure is dressed in dark, loose clothing and is set against a light-colored background. In the distance, a cityscape is visible, with buildings and what appears to be a train or tram in the background. The scene is rendered in dark lines and shading, giving it a sense of depth and emotion. The overall mood is one of sadness and despair. If you're interested in learning more about the Impressionist movement, you might want to check out the works of artists like Claude Monet or Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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