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Artist: Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps(French, Paris 1803–1860 Fontainebleau)
Date: 1837
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 1/4 x 25 1/4 in. (46.4 x 64.1 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
Monkeys and a figure observe a large landscape painting on an easel in an interior room
Detailed Description
An interior scene shows several figures gathered around a large landscape painting on an easel. On the left, a monkey in a light beige coat with a fur collar stands, holding a dark, long object, and looks towards the central painting. Behind it, another monkey in a dark coat looks over its shoulder. In the center, a third monkey, dressed in a dark brown coat, sits on a red-upholstered chair, leaning forward. To the right, a human-like figure, seen from behind, wears a grey coat and striped stockings, holding a cane and a dark top hat behind its back, also looking at the artwork. The central painting depicts a dark landscape with a cloudy sky, mountains, and a dark foreground. In the background, an easel and another large canvas are visible, along with a wooden palette hanging on the wall. An open book with lines and symbols, possibly musical notation, lies on the wooden floor in the foreground, illuminated by a strong light source that casts shadows. The overall color palette is dominated by dark browns, greys, and beiges, with accents of white, red, and green.
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