Woman's Head 1922

"Woman's Head" is a 1922 portrait by Paul-Albert Besnard, a French painter known for his mastery of color and light. This painting depicts a woman, her head resting on her hand, with her body partially obscured by the background. Besnard's use of soft, flowing brushstrokes and warm, luminous colors evokes a sense of serenity and intimacy, drawing the viewer into the subject's world. The painting exemplifies the Impressionist and Symbolist styles that influenced Besnard's work.