Who painted Woman with a Vase (La femme au vase)?

Woman with a Vase (La femme au vase) was painted by Albert Besnard in 1894.

Where can I see Woman with a Vase (La femme au vase)?

Woman with a Vase (La femme au vase) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Woman with a Vase (La femme au vase)?

Woman with a Vase (La femme au vase) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Woman with a Vase (La femme au vase)?

Museum-quality prints of Woman with a Vase (La femme au vase) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Woman with a Vase (La femme au vase)

Albert Besnard , 1894

Woman with a Vase (La femme au vase) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Albert Besnard. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:across bottom in graphite: epreuve d'essai [illegible] ABesnard; by later hand, lower left in graphite: 2 St; by later hand, lower right in graphite: 96; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: L.D. 106 2 état F.R.
Markings: Marked:None.

About this work

Overview

Woman with a Vase is a print created by Albert Besnard in 1894 using etching and aquatint techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman seated in a dimly lit room, surrounded by a few objects on a round table, including a large vase. The contrast between light and shadow emphasizes her face and creates a contemplative atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The use of brown ink on brown wove paper, combined with etching and aquatint, produces a soft, muted effect. The techniques allow for a range of tonal values, contributing to the moody, introspective quality of the scene.