Artwork
Pierre Copies the Virgin from the Portal of the Church of Marly (Pierre Copie la Vierge du Portail de L'Église de Marly)
Pierre Copies the Virgin from the Portal of the Church of Marly (Pierre Copie la Vierge du Portail de L'Église de Marly) 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. Pierre Copies the Virgin from the Portal of the Church of Marly is an etching by Albert Besnard, created in 1885.
About this work
Overview
Pierre Copies the Virgin from the Portal of the Church of Marly is an etching by Albert Besnard, created in 1885. The work is executed in black on cream laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a man copying a relief of a woman and child on a church wall. The scene conveys a quiet moment of artistic study, with the copyist intently focused on his task.
Technique & Style
The artist employed etching to capture the play of light and shadow, using lines to convey texture and atmosphere. The resulting image has a sense of realism, with detailed rendering of the church wall, clothing, and cloudy sky.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
