Musician (Musicienne)

1900

Albert Besnard

Associated Names
Albert Besnard

Artist, French, 1849 - 1934

This is a drawing of a skeleton playing a harp next to a seated figure with birds flying around. The scene is intricately detailed with rich line work portraying movement and texture. In the center, a skeleton is depicted playing a large harp, while a seated figure beside it has birds flying around. The background features swirling lines for depth and contrast.

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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 left in plate: AB

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q74885550

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