“The Sleeping Model” by Albert Besnard (1885) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

The Sleeping Model

The Sleeping Model

TitleThe Sleeping Model
ArtistAlbert Besnard French, 1849-1934
Date1885 19th century
MediumEtching with drypoint, aquatint and roulette on ivory wove paper
Classificationetching
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineThe Charles Deering Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“The Sleeping Model” is a work by Albert Besnard French, 1849-1934, dated 1885. It is executed in etching with drypoint, aquatint and roulette on ivory wove paper and classified as etching. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06