A Man Leaning on a Parapet
The Met
Artist: Georges Seurat(French, Paris 1859–1891 Paris)
Date: ca. 1881
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 6 1/2 × 4 7/8 in. (16.5 × 12.4 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A figure leans on a wall, looking over water, with a tall tree at left
Detailed Description
A vertically oriented image shows a figure seen from behind, leaning on a low wall and looking out over water. On the left, a tall, dark tree trunk rises from the bottom edge, extending upwards beyond the top of the frame. Its foliage, visible at the top left, forms a dense, textured mass of muted greens and browns. Slightly right of the tree, the figure wears a dark, long coat or dress with visible blue and brown patterns on the lower legs. The figure leans forward, resting their forearms on a horizontal wall that spans the width of the image at mid-height. The wall is a textured band of dark brown and reddish-brown. Beyond the wall, a wide expanse of muted blue-gray water fills the upper half of the image. On the far side of the water, two lighter, rectangular shapes, possibly distant structures, rise against a hazy, lighter sky. The entire artwork is rendered with a visible, textured brushstroke technique.
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