Artwork
Study of Heads
Study of Heads is a print by the Impressionist artist Paul-Albert Besnard. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Study of Heads is a 1899 print by Albert Besnard, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two women in profile, facing right, in a dark, shadowy space. Their faces and hair are rendered in soft lines, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation, as if lost in thought.
Technique & Style
Dark tones create depth and atmosphere, with the women's faces and hair standing out against the background. The gentle lines and tonal range recall the work of Impressionist artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
