Who painted Woman in a Cape (La femme à la pèlerine)?

Woman in a Cape (La femme à la pèlerine) was painted by Albert Besnard in 1889.

Where can I see Woman in a Cape (La femme à la pèlerine)?

Woman in a Cape (La femme à la pèlerine) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Woman in a Cape (La femme à la pèlerine)?

Woman in a Cape (La femme à la pèlerine) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Woman in a Cape (La femme à la pèlerine)?

Museum-quality prints of Woman in a Cape (La femme à la pèlerine) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Woman in a Cape (La femme à la pèlerine)

Albert Besnard , 1889

Woman in a Cape (La femme à la pèlerine) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Albert Besnard. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:"Besnard" lower left composition, in plate, artist's hand. "ABesnard" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "Tire à 75 no. 30" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "La Femme a la Pèlerine" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "C73" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "S17585" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "38" upper right margin, brown ink, unknown hand. "A95399" verso, lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "NO" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand.
Markings: Marked:"LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, stamped twice, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

About this work

Overview

Woman in a Cape (La femme à la pèlerine) is a print created by Albert Besnard in 1889 using etching, drypoint, and roulette techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman standing indoors, enveloped in a long, flowing cape. Her blurred face contrasts with the cape's intricate, swirling folds, set against a dark background with a window or doorway and a simple table.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a range of techniques to achieve the print's textured, expressive lines. Drypoint, in particular, allowed for fine details and a rich, tactile quality, bringing the cape to life with sharp, dynamic strokes.