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La Guitariste, by Charles Conder, 1900

La Guitariste

Charles Conder

1900

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

La Guitariste is a 1900 by Charles Conder, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Charles Conder
When & what style?
1900 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a lively outdoor scene with people dressed in early 1900s clothes. A woman in a wide-brimmed hat plays a guitar while others gather around her. Some are sitting on a stone wall or steps, and a child lies on the ground nearby. Trees and a distant building frame the scene, but the whole image is drawn in loose, sketchy lines. The artist focused on everyday life, capturing movement and casual poses. The clothes and setting suggest a relaxed moment, maybe a picnic or gathering. Look up Impressionism next to see how this style plays with light and brushwork.

About the artist

Portrait of Charles Conder
Artist

Charles Conder

Charles Edward Conder (24 October 1868 – 9 February 1909) was an English-born painter, lithographer and designer.

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