Broken Eggs
The Met
Artist: Jean-Baptiste Greuze(French, Tournus 1725–1805 Paris)
Date: 1756
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 28 3/4 x 37 in. (73 x 94 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of William K. Vanderbilt, 1920
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A young woman sits on the floor with broken eggs, observed by a standing man and an older woman
Detailed Description
An interior scene shows four figures and various objects. The palette is muted, with warm browns and greens dominating the background. On the left, a young woman sits on the floor, leaning slightly forward with her hands clasped in her lap. She wears a white, loose-fitting blouse, a blue skirt, and a light blue cap. Her gaze is directed downwards, and her mouth is downturned, suggesting a somber expression. Scattered on the floor in front of her are several broken eggs and a straw hat with a blue ribbon, next to an overturned basket lined with white cloth. Behind her, a simple wooden table holds a white teapot and a small white cup. A window with multiple panes is visible in the upper left corner, letting in some light. In the center, a man stands, looking towards the young woman. He wears a dark purple coat over a red waistcoat and light-colored breeches, with a dark hat held in his left hand near his head. His right arm is extended towards the young woman. To his right, an older woman leans forward, her hands clasped in front of her. She wears a white cap, a white apron over a green bodice, and a striped skirt. Her face shows wrinkles, and she looks towards the young woman, with her right hand pointing downwards. In the lower right corner, a small child with light curly hair sits on a wooden barrel, looking down at something in their hands. The child wears a light brown top and reddish-brown pants. The room's walls are a plain, dark beige, with wooden beams visible in the upper right. The overall lighting is dim, with a spotlight effect on the figures.
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