The First Communion
The Met
Artist: Eugène Carrière(French, Gournay-sur-Marne 1849–1906 Paris)
Date: ca. 1896
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 25 3/4 x 21 in. (65.4 x 53.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Chester Dale, 1963
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A blurry, full-length portrait of a figure in a white gown and veil against a dark ground
Detailed Description
This is a full-length, vertically oriented portrait painting of a figure, likely a woman, dressed in a white gown and veil, set against a dark, muted background. The figure is centrally positioned, occupying most of the canvas. The style is soft and blurry, with indistinct features and edges. The figure's face is largely obscured, with only faint suggestions of eyes and a nose. Small white floral elements are visible in the hair or veil near the head. A long, translucent white veil drapes over the head and shoulders, flowing down to merge with the voluminous white gown. The gown features long sleeves and a high neckline, with a small, reddish-brown floral or brooch-like detail on the chest. The lower part of the gown expands significantly, creating a wide, bell-shaped form that dominates the bottom half of the painting. The figure's hands are clasped together at waist level, covered by white gloves. The background is a dark, uniform brown-gray, providing a stark contrast to the luminous white of the figure's attire. A signature, "Le Fini Carrière," is visible in the bottom right corner of the canvas.
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