Artwork
Woman Reading in the Studio (La Lecture dans l'atelier)
Woman Reading in the Studio (La Lecture dans l'atelier) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Paul-Albert Besnard. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Woman Reading in the Studio (La Lecture dans l'atelier) is an etching on laid paper created by Albert Besnard in 1887.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a woman seated in a studio, absorbed in reading. Her loose-fitting garment and pulled-back dark hair convey a sense of informality. The scene conveys quiet contemplation, with the woman's focus on her reading suggesting solitude and introspection.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in etching, a printmaking technique. The use of Van Gelder laid paper is notable. While not strictly Impressionist, the etching's focus on capturing a moment of everyday life and its use of light and atmosphere relate to the movement's concerns.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
