Madeleine Lemaire 1900

"Madeleine Lemaire" is a 1900 etching by the French artist Paul-Albert Besnard, known for his portraits and figure paintings. The artwork depicts a close-up of a woman's face in the left half of the composition and a full-length figure of the same woman on the right. The etching is done with fine lines and cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and texture. Besnard's style, influenced by Impressionism, is visible in the soft modeling and subtle tonal variations. The artist is known for capturing a sense of spontaneity and realism in his portraits.