1900
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Warning (L'avertissement) is a 1900 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a woman in a long dress, possibly a nurse or a maid, holding a child. The child is wrapped in a blanket, and the woman is standing in front of a dark background. The woman's face is not visible, but her body language suggests she is trying to comfort the child. In the foreground, there is a skeleton standing next to the woman, which adds a sense of eeriness to the scene. The skeleton is depicted in a naturalistic way, with its bones visible under its skin. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and melancholic. The painting is an example of etching, a technique that involves using acid to create intricate designs on a metal plate. This technique allows for a high level of detail and texture, which is evident in the painting's intricate lines and shading.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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