Léon Pallière (1787–1820) in His Room at the Villa Medici, Rome
The Met
Artist: Jean Alaux(French, Bordeaux 1786–1864 Paris)
Date: 1817
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 22 7/8 × 17 7/8 in. (58.1 × 45.4 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A man plays a guitar in a sunlit room with an open window to a distant landscape
Detailed Description
An interior room is depicted in a tall, rectangular view, rendered in muted tones with a central bright light source. The room features high, light gray-blue walls and a dark, coffered ceiling with visible wooden beams. The floor is covered in reddish-brown terracotta tiles laid in a herringbone pattern. On the left, a large, ornate armchair with a patterned fabric in shades of orange, blue, and green sits beside a wooden desk. The desk is covered with a patterned cloth and holds papers, books, and a small white cup. Above the desk, a small wooden shelf unit contains more books. The wall to the left is adorned with several framed drawings and sketches of varying sizes. In the center, a tall, rectangular window with dark wooden shutters is open, revealing a bright, sunlit landscape. The sky is a clear blue with scattered white clouds. Below, a verdant, rolling landscape stretches into the distance, featuring tall, slender cypress trees and hints of distant architecture under the bright light. To the right of the window, a man is seated, facing towards the right, playing a guitar. He wears a dark brown jacket, dark trousers, and a white shirt. His left foot is propped on a small, light wooden stool, and he holds the guitar with both hands, looking towards the instrument. Behind him, a bed with a reddish-brown patterned cover is visible. Further to the right, a tall, dark wooden cabinet stands, topped with a white classical bust. More framed artworks and sketches lean against the cabinet and hang on the wall. Bright light from the window illuminates the man and the central area of the room, casting shadows on the surrounding walls and floor.
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