Who painted The Sick Mother (La mère malade)?

The Sick Mother (La mère malade) was painted by Paul-Albert Besnard in 1889.

Where can I see The Sick Mother (La mère malade)?

The Sick Mother (La mère malade) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Sick Mother (La mère malade)?

The Sick Mother (La mère malade) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The Sick Mother (La mère malade)

Paul-Albert Besnard , 1889

The Sick Mother (La mère malade) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Paul-Albert Besnard. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The Sick Mother is a print by Albert Besnard, created in 1889 using etching and drypoint techniques on wove paper.

About this work

Overview

The Sick Mother is a print by Albert Besnard, created in 1889 using etching and drypoint techniques on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a somber scene: a woman sits by a window in a dimly lit room with two children at a nearby table, their faces and the surrounding environment conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

Besnard employed rough, expressive lines to capture the emotional essence of the scene, aligning with the Impressionist and Realist movements' emphasis on everyday life and genuine sentiment.