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Intérieur de l'atelier de Gros

Auguste Antoine Massé

1824

oil

canvas

From the collection of Musée Marmottan Monet

Early 19th Century Nude

Dominant colour

Intérieur de l'atelier de Gros is a 1824 oil by Auguste Antoine Massé, held at Musée Marmottan Monet.

Who painted this?: Auguste Antoine Massé
When & what style?: 1824
Where can I see it?: Musée Marmottan Monet

About this work

The painting depicts a life-drawing class in an art studio. The room is crowded with students, all focused on a nude model posing on a platform. The model is a woman with dark hair, sitting on a red cloth with her left leg crossed over her right. She is holding her left arm up, and her right arm is resting on her lap. The students are all dressed in dark clothing, with some wearing white shirts underneath. They are all holding drawing boards and pencils, intently observing the model. The room is dimly lit, with only a few windows letting in natural light. The atmosphere is one of concentration and creativity. This painting is a great example of the art of Auguste Antoine Massé.