Louis Gueymard (1822–1880) as Robert le Diable
The Met
Artist: Gustave Courbet(French, Ornans 1819–1877 La Tour-de-Peilz)
Date: 1857
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 58 1/2 x 42 in. (148.6 x 106.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Elizabeth Milbank Anderson, 1919
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A central man in an orange tunic and chainmail raises a cup, flanked by two men.
Detailed Description
The image depicts three men, with a central figure prominently seated and two others partially visible in the background. The central man, positioned slightly right of center, has dark hair, a prominent mustache, and a goatee. He wears a bright orange tunic with gold trim at the collar and hem, and a gold chain around his neck. A wide, light brown belt with a silver buckle and studs cinches his waist, from which a sword hangs. His arms and legs are covered in dark chainmail, and he wears chainmail shoes with spurs. His right arm is raised, holding a small, dark brown cup or dice shaker. His left hand rests on the hilt of his sword. He looks directly forward. To the left and slightly behind the central figure, two men are partially visible. The closer man wears a dark brown tunic and chainmail, with a helmet and a beard, looking towards the central figure. Behind him, another man in a helmet is also visible. On a table in front of these two men, a small wooden box, a dark dice cup, and several white dice are scattered, along with a pair of white gloves. To the right and behind the central figure, a third man stands, partially obscured by a dark, draped fabric. He wears a dark cloak with a fur collar and a gold chain, and has a mustache and goatee. His right hand is placed on his hip. The background is a dark, textured blue-green, appearing to be an interior setting. The central figure is brightly lit, contrasting with the dimmer lighting of the background and surrounding figures. The overall palette includes rich oranges, dark browns, and muted blues and greens.
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