The Dispatch-Bearer
The Met
Artist: Giovanni Boldini(Italian, Ferrara 1842–1931 Paris)
Date: ?1879
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 16 3/4 x 13 1/2 in. (42.5 x 34.3 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Martha T. Fiske Collord, in memory of her first husband, Josiah M. Fiske, 1908
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A soldier on a dark horse and a street sweeper outside a building with a shop
Detailed Description
A bustling street scene shows several figures and architectural elements. At the center, a soldier on a dark brown horse faces slightly left. The soldier wears a dark uniform with red and blue accents, a tall, plumed helmet, and holds a white-gloved hand near his chest. The horse is adorned with a red saddle blanket and bridle. To the horse's left, a man in a dark cap, blue apron, and dark trousers stands holding a broom, looking up at the soldier. Behind the man is a large, intricately carved wooden door with a dark metal handle. The number "12" is visible on the stone wall above the door. To the right of the central figures, a shopfront extends into the background with a dark awning and large display windows. Visible text on the shopfront includes "OFFICIEN" and "GLACE A". Various items are visible inside the shop. Further right, two figures, one appearing to be a woman in a dark, layered dress and hat, stand on the sidewalk, looking toward the shop. A small, light-colored dog with brown spots runs on the far right. The street surface in the foreground appears wet, reflecting light and the figures. The background features a stone building facade with windows, some with closed shutters, and a dark drainpipe running vertically. The color palette is dominated by muted grays, browns, and dark tones, with splashes of red and blue on the soldier's attire.
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