1864
oil
canvas
From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art
Still Life with a Monkey and a Guitar (Art and Gluttony) is a 1864 oil by Antoine Vollon, a Realism work, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.
The painting depicts a still life arrangement with a guitar, a sheet of music, and a monkey perched atop a stack of books. The monkey is dressed in a red jacket and green hat, while the guitar lies on its side, accompanied by a bowl of fruit and a dark green jug. The scene is set against a muted background, with the objects arranged in a seemingly haphazard manner. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the viewer has stumbled upon a private moment. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the life and career of 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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