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By the Lamp (Sous la Lampe)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper bodies of two individuals seated at a table in a dimly lit setting. Their faces are illuminated by a lamp on the table to the left, casting light across the scene. One person has soft facial features and possibly short or drawn back hair. The other person is looking at a book or paper on the table. Both figures are in shadow, and the background is dark with indistinct furniture details.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1926
Medium
etching on laid paper (proof impression of the second? state)
Dimensions
3309 × 4401 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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