The Palace of Aurora
The Met
Artist: Henri Fantin-Latour(French, Grenoble 1836–1904 Buré)
Date: 1902
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 1/8 x 15 in. (46 x 38.1 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Anne D. Thomson, 1923
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A nude woman seated with a child and a draped figure, with architectural elements in muted colors
Detailed Description
Three figures are depicted in a muted color palette dominated by browns, blues, and reddish-orange accents. In the center, a nude woman is seated, facing slightly left and looking upwards. Her pale skin contrasts with the darker background. Her left arm is bent with her hand near her head, while her right arm extends downwards. Below and to the left of the seated woman, a small, nude child lies on its stomach, facing away from the viewer, its form rendered in similar pale tones. To the right of the seated woman, a tall, slender figure is depicted, mostly in shadow, with a large mass of reddish-orange fabric billowing around and above it, creating a dynamic, swirling shape. This draped figure appears to be reaching or gesturing towards the seated woman. The background on the left side suggests architectural elements, possibly columns, rendered in soft, warm browns and yellows. The forms are rendered with soft brushstrokes and appear indistinct.
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