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Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two men sitting on a bench with their full bodies visible. The man on the left leans slightly towards the man on the right. The man on the right rests his left arm on his lap and looks towards his companion. Facial features are depicted with the left man in shadow and the other man's face showing more detail, including a beard. The man on the left wears what seems to be a suit or formal jacket, with darker shoes and knee-high socks. The man on the right is also dressed in formal attire, possibly a suit, with a darker cloak or coat over his shoulder. The background is abstract with a pattern suggesting foliage or an outdoor setting, using hatching and textured lines. The image has a monochromatic, etched style.

Artwork Details

Date
1900
Medium
etching and drypoint on wove paper
Dimensions
3354 × 4525 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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