The Two Central Figures in "Derby Day"
The Met
Artist: William Powell Frith(British, Aldfield, Yorkshire 1819–1909 London)
Date: 1860
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 x 12 1/2 in. (45.7 x 31.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2008
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Man in top hat leans toward woman in tiered dress holding a book outdoors
Detailed Description
Two figures, a man and a woman, stand on green grass in a wooded landscape. The woman is positioned slightly to the right of the center, facing left and slightly downwards. She wears an elaborate white dress with multiple tiers of ruffles and pink ribbon accents, along with a decorative hat that partially obscures her face. Her hands hold a small, dark object, possibly a book or letter, open in her hands. To her left and slightly behind her stands a man, wearing a black top hat, a light tan or cream-colored coat over a white shirt and bow tie, and dark trousers. He leans in towards the woman, his head turned towards her, and his right arm is around her waist. The ground beneath them is covered in vibrant green grass. In the background, dark green trees with dense foliage frame the scene, particularly on the left and top. To the far left, a body of water, possibly a river or lake, is visible under a light grey, cloudy sky.
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