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The Lute Player (La joueuse de luth)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image features a close-up of a person holding a lute and seated. The person's upper body is visible, with one arm supporting the instrument and the other hand positioned near the strings. The person's face shows defined features with deep-set eyes, a long nose, and slightly parted lips. Wild, voluminous hair adds an expressive element, and they are dressed in textured clothing. The background is a textured, abstract space.

Artwork Details

Date
1922
Medium
etching, drypoint, and printed tone on Van Gelder laid paper
Dimensions
4167 × 3476 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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