Breton Fishermen and Their Families
The Met
Artist: Théodule-Augustin Ribot(French, Saint-Nicolas-d'Attez 1823–1891 Colombes)
Date: possibly ca. 1880–85
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 21 3/4 x 18 1/4 in. (55.2 x 46.4 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Catherine D. Wentworth, 1948
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A group of men, women, and children in dark clothing look forward in a dim setting
Detailed Description
A large group of people, including men, women, and children, are depicted against a dark, indistinct background. The figures are arranged in a dense cluster, with some appearing in the foreground and others receding into the shadows. The overall color palette is dominated by dark browns, grays, and muted earth tones, with occasional hints of dark green or blue in clothing. In the left foreground, an older woman with a deeply wrinkled face and a dark head covering looks directly forward, her hands clasped together at her waist. To her left and slightly behind, a younger woman with a dark head covering also looks forward. Above them, two men with dark hats and facial hair gaze forward. One man wears a wide-brimmed hat, while the other has a thick beard. A small child with a dark cap is positioned to the right of the older woman, looking forward. On the right side of the composition, two bearded men are visible in the upper half, one looking forward and the other slightly to the right. Below them, two women with light-colored head coverings look forward. In the lower right foreground, two young children are depicted. One child wears a light-colored cap and looks forward, while the other, wearing a dark cap, also looks forward. The figures' expressions are generally unsmiling and appear solemn. The lighting is dim, highlighting the faces and hands of the foreground figures while the background remains largely in shadow, with faint suggestions of additional figures.
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