After the Ball
The Met
Artist: Alfred Stevens(Belgian, Brussels 1823–1906 Paris)
Date: 1874
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 37 3/4 x 27 1/8 in. (95.9 x 68.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Estate of Marie L. Russell, 1946
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two women, one standing and one kneeling, in long dresses, illuminated by a lamp
Detailed Description
Two women are depicted in an interior setting. On the left, a standing woman with fair skin and light brown hair, pulled back, wears a long, flowing white or very light pink dress with ruffled details on the skirt. She has a necklace with dark stones and long white gloves. Her right hand rests on the shoulder of the second woman, while her left hand is held by the second woman. She looks down towards the other woman. To the right, a second woman kneels, her head bowed and her face mostly obscured. She wears a yellow or gold dress with ruffled sleeves and a patterned shawl draped over her lap and legs, featuring intricate paisley-like designs in shades of red, brown, and gold. She holds the standing woman's left hand to her lips, appearing to kiss or press her face into it. A gold bracelet is visible on her right wrist. The background is dark and indistinct. On the far left, a dark green or olive curtain is partially visible. On the right, a small, round wooden table with a single pedestal leg holds an oil lamp. The lamp has a clear glass chimney, a glowing flame, and a white ceramic base decorated with floral motifs in orange and green. A small white object, possibly a letter, lies on the table next to the lamp. The overall lighting is dim, with light emanating from the lamp on the right side of the composition.
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