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A river scene, by Antoine Vollon, oil, 1900

A river scene

Antoine Vollon

1900

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A river scene is a 1900 oil by Antoine Vollon, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Antoine Vollon
When & what style?
1900
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a river scene with a bridge in the middle. The bridge has several arches and is made of stone. There are buildings on the left side of the river, and a boat is floating on the water. The sky is gray and cloudy. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich, textured look. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Antoine Vollon.

About the artist

Portrait of Antoine Vollon
Artist

Antoine Vollon

Antoine Vollon (23 April 1833 – 27 August 1900) was a French realist artist, best known as a painter of still lifes, landscapes, and figures.

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