By the Lamp (Sous la Lampe)

c. 1926

Albert Besnard

Associated Names
Albert Besnard

Artist, French, 1849 - 1934

The image is an engraving of a woman sitting at a table. She is facing slightly to the left, with her body turned toward the table as she leans over it. The woman's head, shoulders, and part of her arms are visible. She has delicate facial features, a smooth complexion, and a calm, neutral expression. Her hair is styled close to her head. She is wearing a dress with puffed sleeves and there is a suggested decorative detail or brooch at her neckline. A tablecloth covers the table, on which sits a small lamp with a simple shade, illuminating the scene. The background is textured and dark, creating a contrast with the lighter tones of the woman and table.

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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

lower right in graphite: ABesnard; lower left in graphite: 1er etat; lower center in graphite: 1o Etat epr. unique

Markings

BS: Societe des Peintres-Graveurs Francais (Lugt 1195a)

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q74888139

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