Ludus pro patria (Patriotic Games)
The Met
Artist: Pierre Puvis de Chavannes(French, Lyons 1824–1898 Paris)
Date: ca. 1883–89
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 13 1/8 x 52 7/8 in. (33.3 x 134.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Harry Payne Bingham, 1958
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Numerous figures in groups across a rural landscape with buildings, trees, and water
Detailed Description
A long, horizontal painting depicts a panoramic rural landscape populated by numerous figures. The scene unfolds from left to right, featuring various groups of people. On the far left, a cluster of figures stands near a rustic building with a thatched roof and a wooden structure, possibly a well. A figure in dark, draped clothing sits on the ground, looking down. Nearby, several individuals, some partially clothed in light fabrics, are positioned close to each other. A small child stands in the foreground. Moving right, a group of figures is situated under a cluster of trees. Some are seated on the grassy ground, while others stand. Behind them, a calm body of water, possibly a pond or stream, stretches across the middle ground, reflecting the muted sky. In the central section, a larger assembly of standing figures occupies the foreground. Many are partially clothed in simple drapes, and some hold staffs or sticks. Some figures are gesturing. The water continues behind them, leading towards more distant trees and a hazy horizon. Further to the right, another group of figures is positioned near the water's edge, some seated, others standing. The landscape continues with more trees and open fields under a light blue sky with scattered clouds. On the far right, two figures walk away from the central scene, one carrying a staff and another with a bundle over their shoulder. A bare, gnarled tree stands prominently in this section. The overall color palette is subdued, dominated by earthy greens, browns, and blues, with occasional accents of white, red, and ochre in the figures' clothing. The figures are spread out across the continuous natural setting.
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