Snow Scene: Children Leaving School
1853
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Benjamin Vautier
Benjamin Vautier (1829–1898) was an artist, born in Morges.
See the richer artist page1853
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Snow Scene: Children Leaving School is a 1853 oil by Benjamin Vautier, a Biedermeier work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a group of children leaving a school in the snow. The children are dressed in winter clothing and are walking in a line, with some of them carrying books or bags. The school building is visible in the background, with a large doorway and a few windows. The scene is set in a snowy landscape, with trees and hills visible in the distance. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the atmosphere of the scene, from the warm tones of the children's clothing to the cool blues and grays of the snow. The painting is a charming depiction of a winter scene, and it invites the viewer to imagine the stories of the children as they leave school on a cold winter's day. To learn more about the artist's use of color and light, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Benjamin Vautier (1829–1898) was an artist, born in Morges.
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