Albert’s work is defined by its 19th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Woman's Head
Albert Besnard (French, 1849–1934)

Madame Besnard
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

Misery, plate nine from Woman
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

Love, plate two from Woman
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

Suicide, plate eleven from Woman
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

Breakfast, plate four from Woman
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

The Rape, plate eight from Woman
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

Apotheosis, plate twelve from Woman
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

The Sleeping Model
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

Eve
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

Flirtation, plate six from Woman
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

The Plumed Turban
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

Woman with a Vase
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

Intimacy
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

The Visitor, from the third album of L'Estampe originale
Albert Besnard (French, 1849-1934) published by L'Estampe originale (French, 1893-1895)

Delivery, plate three from Woman
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

Woman, frontispiece from Woman
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

Bereavement, plate five from Woman
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

Prostitution, plate ten from Woman
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934

Flirtation, plate six from Woman
Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934