Paul-Albert Besnard
1849–1934 · French · 30 artworks
ImpressionismImpastoLuminous color palettesDynamic brushworkDecorative compositionsPortraiture
artist bio
Paul-Albert Besnard was a French painter and printmaker known for his Impressionistic and decorative paintings. He skillfully blended academic training with Impressionistic techniques, creating vibrant and luminous works, particularly in portraiture and large-scale decorative commissions.
what you'll learn
Studying Besnard's work allows students to explore the transition from academic painting to Impressionism, focusing on his use of light, color, and dynamic composition. Students can learn how to balance traditional techniques with modern aesthetics.
related: John Singer Sargent, Giovanni Boldini, Anders Zorn
30 artworks
La Favorite
1892
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La Biarrote
1901
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Importunate
1900
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Madame Besnard
1884
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Portrait de Madame Roger Jourdain
1885
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In the Embers
1887
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Cardinal Mercier
1916
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After the Visit
1900
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Robert De Montesquiou
1899
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Buste De Femme
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Portrait D'andré Wormser
1877
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Flirtation
1886
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Morphine Addicts
1887
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Madeleine Lerolle e sua figlia Yvonne
1880
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Musician (musicienne)
1900
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La Femme
1886
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Robert Besnard and His Donkey
1888
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Portrait of the Kharitonenko Sisters
1903
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Madame Aman Jean
1898
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Iza Sleeping
1885
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Discreet (discrète)
1900
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Peppina
1919
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Le Biarotte
1929
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Prostitution
1886
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Family
1890
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The Artist's Family
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Auguste Rodin
1922
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Punctual
1900
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Nude Girl Combing Her Hair
1887
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Woman's Head
1922
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