The Haul (Le coup de filet)

1900

Albert Besnard

Associated Names
Albert Besnard

Artist, French, 1849 - 1934

The image shows a skeletal figure standing over a body of water with other human-like figures. The skeletal figure has a prominent skull, draped in a cloak, facing the water. The scene has a somber and eerie atmosphere, with fluid lines indicating the motion of the waves. The skeletal figure is central, set against swirling clouds and choppy water. Other figures are partly submerged or lying in the water, adding to the macabre quality. Dense line work provides depth and texture, adding intricate detail to the scene.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bell, Cambridge, MA; gift to NGA, 1990.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

Inscriptions

below platemark, center in graphite: ABesnard; lower right in plate: AB

Markings

None.

Watermarks

"[VAN GELD]ER ZONEN"

Wikidata ID

Q74885545

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