The Warning (L'avertissement)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a skeleton approaching a cloaked figure sitting on a bench. Both figures are surrounded by dark, intricate cross-hatching lines, typical of etching technique. The skeleton leans towards the figure on the bench, who is shrouded in a cloak amidst dark, undulating forms resembling bushes or trees. The image evokes a haunting and ominous atmosphere, accentuating the contrast between the skeletal form and the hidden figure.