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Misery (La Misère)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person lying in bed, partially covered by a sheet. The person is on their side, head resting on a pillow, with eyes open. Their facial features are softly sketched, and their hair is short and slightly tousled. No specific clothing is visible due to the sheet. The room is dimly lit, with a shelf holding bottles in the background, and a shadowy stool or chair near the bed. The scene is rendered in a monochrome style with intricate hatching.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1886
Medium
etching, aquatint, drypoint, and printed tone on laid Van Gelder paper
Dimensions
3942 × 5197 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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