Flora 1888

"Flora" is an 1888 etching by Paul-Albert Besnard, a prominent French artist known for his paintings, drawings, and prints. The artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, depicts a woman standing amidst a dense, swirling background of foliage. The use of dark and light tones creates a sense of depth and contrasts the figure's soft features with the rough, almost chaotic, natural forms. This piece is a notable example of Besnard's artistic style, blending realism with a symbolic and expressive quality.