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Intimate Fantasy (Féerie intime)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person reclining on an armchair. The person is relaxed, with their body slightly turned to the side, one arm on the back of the chair and the other supporting their head. They have delicate facial features, closed eyes, slightly parted lips, and dark, short hair contrasting their pale skin. The person appears unclothed and detailed anatomically. The background includes a dark, textured wall and a visible curtain or drapery, creating depth. The image has a monochromatic tone with deep shadows and areas of lightness emphasizing the person and their surroundings.

Artwork Details

Date
1901
Medium
etching, aquatint, and drypoint on laid paper
Dimensions
4491 × 3510 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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