Who painted Dying Woman (La Mourante)?

Dying Woman (La Mourante) was painted by Paul-Albert Besnard in 1885.

Where can I see Dying Woman (La Mourante)?

Dying Woman (La Mourante) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Dying Woman (La Mourante)?

Dying Woman (La Mourante) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Dying Woman (La Mourante)

Paul-Albert Besnard , 1885

Dying Woman (La Mourante) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Paul-Albert Besnard. It dates from 1885 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Dying Woman (La Mourante) is an etching created by Albert Besnard in 1885, featuring a reclining female figure.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a woman lying on her side, with her body turned away from the viewer, her hair disheveled, and her arms in a pose suggesting distress or despair.

Technique & Style

The etching is characterized by loose, scratchy lines and textured surfaces, achieved through the use of various tools on a metal plate, resulting in a rough, unpolished appearance on the wove paper.