The Golden Legend (Legende Dorée)
1897
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1897
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Golden Legend (Legende Dorée) is a 1897 by Armand Point, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting features two women standing together, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene lake in the background. The woman on the left has red hair adorned with a pink headpiece, while the woman on the right has blonde hair and holds a flower. Both women wear long dresses with intricate floral patterns. In the background, a few boats are visible on the lake, and a mountain range stretches across the horizon. The overall atmosphere of the painting exudes a sense of tranquility and harmony. The Cleveland Museum of Art is home to this beautiful piece of art.
Armand Point (23 March 1860 or 23 March 1861 – February 1932 or March 1932) was a French painter, engraver and designer who was associated with the Symbolist movement and was one of the founders of the Salon de la Rose + Croix.
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