1894
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Woman with a Vase (La femme au vase) is a 1894 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a dim, shadowy room with a woman sitting in the center. She’s wearing a dark dress with a light collar, and her face is half-lit, almost glowing. In front of her is a round table holding a large vase and a few small objects. The background is dark, with a window or door frame visible behind her. The artist used a mix of dark and light tones to create a quiet, moody scene. The paper and ink are both brown, which makes the image feel soft and slightly faded. This style is typical of *etching* and *aquatint*, where ink is pressed into the plate to make the lines and textures. Next, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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