Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Dominique-Paul Peyronnet. It dates from 1934 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is an oil on canvas painting by Dominique-Paul Peyronnet, dated to around 1934, and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nocturnal village scene with a range of figures, including soldiers, a lone horseman, and passengers in a boat on a river, set against a backdrop of a glowing orb in the sky.
Technique & Style
Peyronnet employs chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, to draw attention to specific elements, such as the glowing orb and a lit house, which stand out against the predominantly dark blues and greens.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dominique-Paul Peyronnet (1872–1943) was a French artist, born in Talence.
