Artwork
Indifferent (Indifférente)
Indifferent (Indifférente) is an ink print by Paul-Albert Besnard. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Indifferent is an etching created by Albert Besnard in 1900 on Van Gelder Zonen wove paper.
About this work
Overview
Indifferent is an etching created by Albert Besnard in 1900 on Van Gelder Zonen wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a serene woman seated with clasped hands, her calm demeanor and subtle facial lines conveying a quiet, introspective moment. Her expression is enigmatic, inviting interpretation.
Technique & Style
Besnard employed simple, delicate lines to evoke stillness, utilizing the etching technique to capture intricate details such as the folds in her clothing and soft facial contours.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
On the Lookout (Aux aguets)
Vertigo (Le vertige)
The Duel (Le duel)
Charitable
The Warning (L'avertissement)
Les Honnêtes femmes; Conférence, Poésies inédites d'Henry Becque; La Parisienne
The Obstacle (L'obstacle)
The Accident (L'accident)
The Haul (Le coup de filet)
Possession (La possession)
Punctual (Ponctuelle)
Importunate (Importune)