Frontispiece for "l'affaire Clémenceau" 1905

"Frontispiece for 'l'affaire Clémenceau'" is an etching by Paul-Albert Besnard from 1905. The artwork depicts a man seated at a desk with a stack of books, while a nude woman reclines at his feet. The composition suggests a scene of intellectual pursuit and possible sensuality. Besnard, a prominent French painter and printmaker, was known for his elegant lines and mastery of light and shadow, which are evident in this etching. The artwork's title implies a connection to the political scandal involving Georges Clemenceau, a renowned French statesman.