Artwork
Albert Besnard and His Model
Albert Besnard and His Model is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Anders Zorn. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:"Zorn" lower right composition, in plate, artist's hand. "Zorn" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Albert Bersnard et son modèle" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "ID 103. only state" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A.105 only state" lower left margin, graphite, unknown hand. "A 31225" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "911 9.11" lower right margin, graphite, unknown hand. "Mon Modèle" verso, upper center margin, graphite, artist's 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
Albert Besnard and His Model is an etching on laid paper created by Anders Zorn in 1896.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a contemplative scene: a man in a hat leaning over a seated woman, who holds a small object, both appearing lost in thought. The dimly lit room, with heavy curtains filtering the light, adds to the introspective atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Zorn employed rapid, scratchy lines to convey texture and create a sense of immediacy, capturing a quiet moment with a snapshot-like quality.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Anders Leonard Zorn was a Swedish artist who attained international success as a painter, sculptor, and etching artist.
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