Artwork
Seated Nude with Her Arm Resting on Her Leg (Femme nue assise, le bras appuyé sur la jambe)
Seated Nude with Her Arm Resting on Her Leg (Femme nue assise, le bras appuyé sur la jambe) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Paul-Albert Besnard. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Seated Nude with Her Arm Resting on Her Leg is a print by Albert Besnard, created in 1892 using etching and drypoint techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a nude woman seated with her arm resting on her leg, lost in thought. Her dark hair falls in loose waves down her back as she gazes downward, conveying a mood of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The combination of etching and drypoint techniques adds texture and depth to the image, emphasizing the woman's form against a dark, muted background.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
