Besnard Collection

Jeume Femme Sur Un Balcon
A portrait oil painting of a young woman sitting on a balcony, facing the edge of a woodland, she is glancing over her shoulder towards the viewer. Date: circa 1923

Street Scene At Madura
This painting shows a busy street scene, involving women carrying pots on their head, some with children, wearing patterned dresses, at Madura, an island off the northeastern coast of Java

Lile Heureuse
A painting which translates as The Happy Island, which shows a number of women, reclined on the edge of a lake, eating and drinking, a faun is sneaking behind a large statue

Portrait Of Miss B
A portrait painting of a fine lady, holding a a flower, sitting upright with a proud stance, wearing a white fur trimmed golden cloak, a pink dress and an exotic hat. Date: circa 1908

Two Brahmin Girls
A group portrait painting of two Brahmin girls, which means they belong to the highest caste society in Hinduism, a section of the social stratification system permitted to intellectuals and priests

The Port Of Algiers At Twilight
A painting showing a broad view of the Port of Algiers, with a vast amount of docked boats lining the waters. Date: circa 1916

Madame Blanche Marchesi
This is most likely a portrait painting of French Mezzo-soprano Blanche Marchesi, who performed interpretations of the works of Richard Wagner. She is seen here, seated beside a bed. Date: circa 1916

Woman Reclining
A portrait painting of a relaxed woman, sitting in a very large arm chair with a discarded book on the floor, a boat can be seen on the waters through an opening behind her. Date: circa 1916

BESNARD, Paul Albert (1849-1934). First World War (1917). Peace for Victory (La Paix par la Victoire), illustration for la D馥 nse Nationale(French National Defense, 24th November, 1917)

Jules Cheret / Besnard 88
Jules French artist noted for his posters

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