In Memoriam
1861
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1861
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
In the painting, two women are seated in a dimly lit room, surrounded by shadows. The woman on the left wears a long black dress and veil, while the woman on the right is dressed in a vibrant red and blue patterned shawl over a black dress. The room's walls are adorned with tall, fluted columns, and a small wooden chair sits beside each woman. The atmosphere is somber, with the women's faces cast in shadow. The overall mood is one of quiet contemplation. This painting, In Memoriam, invites you to explore the work of artist Alfred Stevens.
