Impressionism · 1886

Prostitution (Paul Albert Besnard, 1886)

Paul Albert Besnard (1849–1934) made Prostitution. It dates from 1886. It belongs to the Impressionism movement.

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Prostitution by Paul Albert Besnard, 1886
Prostitution by Paul Albert Besnard, 1886. Public domain.

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Prostitution, in brief

Title
Prostitution
Artist
Paul Albert Besnard (1849–1934)
Artist born in
7th arrondissement of Paris, France
Date
1886

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In what year was "Prostitution" by Paul Albert Besnard created?

"Prostitution" dates from 1886. The date places the work within Paul Albert Besnard's career and its era.

Is "Prostitution" free of copyright?

Regarding copyright, "Prostitution" is in the public domain - its copyright has expired.

Who created "Prostitution"?

"Prostitution" was created by Paul Albert Besnard. The information on this page describes Paul Albert Besnard's original work.

What art movement does "Prostitution" by Paul Albert Besnard belong to?

"Prostitution" is a work of Impressionism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

How old was Paul Albert Besnard when creating "Prostitution" in 1886?

Paul Albert Besnard made "Prostitution" at the age of 37. The artist was born in 1849 and the work is dated 1886.

Why is the copyright status of "Prostitution" what it is?

"Prostitution" by Paul Albert Besnard is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Paul Albert Besnard died in 1934.

About the artist, Paul Albert Besnard

Paul Albert Besnard

1849–1934, France

Paul Albert Besnard

The Luminous Legacy of Paul Albert Besnard Paul Albert Besnard (1849-1934) stands as a singular figure in the tapestry of French art, a painter who navigated the shifting tides of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries with a unique, unclassifiable grace. Born in Paris, his artistic journey began within the rigorous confines of the École des Beaux-Arts, where he studied under Jean Bremond. His early development was profoundly shaped by the meticulous realism of Alexandre Cabanel, an influence that provided Besnard with a disciplined academic foundation. Yet, beneath this classical training beat the heart of a modernizer, one who would eventually move beyond the rigid boundaries of tradition to embrace the ephemeral beauty of light and atmosphere.

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