Artwork
Woman at Her Toilette (La toilette)
Woman at Her Toilette (La toilette) is an ink print by Paul-Albert Besnard. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Woman at Her Toilette (La toilette) is a print by Albert Besnard, created in 1905 using etching and drypoint techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman seated with her back to the viewer, brushing her hair. A dark background features a window frame and a subtle outdoor view.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a method that yields deep, textured marks, resulting in a rough, scratchy appearance. The lines suggest a sense of urgency, as if executed quickly.
Context
This work is an example of printmaking, a medium that involves techniques such as etching and drypoint.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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