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Memories and Regrets, by Alfred Stevens, oil, 1874

Memories and Regrets

Alfred Stevens

1874

oil

canvas

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

Dominant colour

Overview

Memories and Regrets is a 1874 oil by Alfred Stevens, a Impressionism work, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
Alfred Stevens
When & what style?
1874 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

The painting shows a woman sitting in a chair, looking down at a piece of paper in her hand. She's wearing a long, white dress with a blue top underneath. Her hair is pulled back, and she has a bracelet on her wrist. There's a mirror on a dresser behind her, and a few other objects on the dresser. The woman seems lost in thought, and the painting has a quiet, introspective feel to it. The artist has used soft colors and gentle brushstrokes to create a sense of calmness. If you like this painting, you might want to check out the work of Alfred Stevens, the artist who created it.

About the artist

Portrait of Alfred Stevens
Artist

Alfred Stevens

Alfred Émile Léopold Stevens (11 May 1823 – 24 August 1906) was a Belgian painter, known for his paintings of elegant modern women.

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