Bathing at Talloires (La baignade à Talloires)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures near a large wooden boat. The scene depicts two figures, one standing knee-deep in water, engaged in an activity at the water's surface while another figure sits on the edge of a shoreline or a dock, observing. The large wooden boat dominates the background, displaying intricate line work capturing the planks and texture. The water shows ripples and reflections, elegantly rendered through delicate lines and shading. The drawing uses a monochromatic palette, likely created with pen or etching, emphasizing the play of light and shadow.