Departing for the Promenade (Will You Go Out with Me, Fido?)
1859
oil
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
1859
oil
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Departing for the Promenade (Will You Go Out with Me, Fido?) is a 1859 oil by Alfred Stevens, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a woman standing in a room, dressed in a long, dark dress with a vibrant shawl draped over her shoulders. She is reaching for a door handle, her face turned slightly to the side as if looking at something outside the frame. A small white dog stands on the floor to her left, facing her. The room's interior features a yellow couch against the wall behind the woman, accompanied by a framed portrait hanging above it. The walls are painted a light color, and the floor appears to be made of wood. The artist's attention to detail and use of color create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. For more information on the artist's techniques, look up "Alfred Stevens".
