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Albert Besnard — The Siesta
Albert Besnard

The Siesta

1890

Orientalist subject matter combines with Besnard's sophisticated handling of light and color, reflecting the period's fascination with exotic themes while demonstrating masterful oil technique.

Medium
oil on board

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Albert Besnard, The Siesta, 1890

Orientalist subject matter combines with Besnard's sophisticated handling of light and color, reflecting the period's fascination with exotic themes while demonstrating masterful oil technique.

Medium
oil on board
Year
1890
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

French, Academic Art, Figure Study, Serene, Late 19th Century, Portrait, Realism, Modern, Domestic Scene, Unique Work, Warm Tones, Oil on Board, Figurative

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