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Sorrow (Chagrin)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an abstract form on a patterned surface. It features a series of etched lines and shapes suggesting a fluid, organic form resting on a textured surface. The background has vertical lines. The monochrome palette and sketch-like quality give the artwork a raw and intimate feel.

Artwork Details

Date
1919
Medium
etching and aquatint on Van Gelder laid paper
Dimensions
3122 × 4179 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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