Artwork
Jilted
Jilted is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Briton Rivière. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Jilted is a 1894 oil painting by Briton Rivière, a British artist of Huguenot descent. It is a narrative work featuring an animal subject, a common theme in Rivière's oeuvre.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man sitting in a chair, holding a letter, while a small black dog stands on its hind legs, attempting to gain his attention. The scene conveys a sense of quiet intimacy and suggests a narrative around the man's reaction to the letter.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil paint, Jilted is characterized by its use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark. The painting is associated with the post-impressionist movement.
History & Provenance
Jilted was exhibited at the Royal Academy, a venue where Rivière frequently showcased his work. The painting is now held by the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Briton Rivière (14 August 1840 – 20 April 1920) was a British artist of Huguenot descent. He exhibited a variety of paintings at the Royal Academy, but devoted much of his life to animal paintings.
