1887
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Woman Reading in the Studio (La Lecture dans l'atelier) is a 1887 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this painting, a woman is seated in a studio, engrossed in reading. She is dressed in a loose-fitting garment and has her dark hair pulled back. The room's interior features a window with a view of the outdoors, although the details outside are not clearly visible. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. The woman's focus on her reading suggests a moment of solitude and introspection. The studio setting, with its window and outdoor view, adds a sense of depth and context to the scene. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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