Artwork
Woman at Her Toilette (La toilette)
Woman at Her Toilette (La toilette) is an ink print by Albert Besnard. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in plate: AB; by later hand, lower left in graphite: A Besnard Etude [CBA?]
- Markings
- Marked:None.
About this work
Overview
Woman at Her Toilette (La toilette) is a print by Albert Besnard, created in 1905 using etching and drypoint techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman seated with her back to the viewer, brushing her hair. A dark background features a window frame and a subtle outdoor view.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a method that yields deep, textured marks, resulting in a rough, scratchy appearance. The lines suggest a sense of urgency, as if executed quickly.
Context
This work is an example of printmaking, a medium that involves techniques such as etching and drypoint.
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Artist & collection
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