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Too Demanding (Exigeante), by Paul-Albert Besnard, ink, 1900

Too Demanding (Exigeante)

Paul-Albert Besnard

1900

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Too Demanding (Exigeante) is a 1900 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul-Albert Besnard
When & what style?
1900
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a man sitting in a chair, with his head resting on his hand. He is wearing a dark jacket and has a serious expression on his face. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the man stand out. The man's pose suggests that he is deep in thought, and the dark background adds to the sense of introspection. The painting's use of dark colors creates a somber mood, which draws the viewer's attention to the man's contemplative expression. If you're interested in learning more about the technique used to create this painting, you might want to look into etching.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul-Albert Besnard
Artist

Paul-Albert Besnard

Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.

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