Artwork
The Slippers
The Slippers is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Maurin. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1994.150
- Credit line
- Gift of Charlotte Trenkamp in memory of Henry Trenkamp Jr.
About this work
Overview
The Slippers is a 1894 print by Charles Maurin, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a kneeling woman in a loose red dress reaching for a pair of slippers on the floor, set against a simple domestic backdrop featuring a dark stove and blue wall.
Technique & Style
Soft colors, including warm reds, cool blues, and muted greens, characterize the scene, with light emphasizing the woman's outstretched arm and the slippers.
Context
The work captures a quiet, everyday moment, aligning with the Realist focus on ordinary life.
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