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Woman looking, by Eugène Carrière, oil, 1850

Woman looking

Eugène Carrière

1850

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Dominant colour

Overview

Woman looking is a 1850 oil by Eugène Carrière, a Symbolism work, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?
Eugène Carrière
When & what style?
1850 · Symbolism
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

This painting shows a woman with her eyes closed, looking down. She's wearing a dark jacket and a white shirt. The background is dark, and the whole scene is painted in shades of brown and gray. The woman's face is the main focus of the painting. Her eyes are closed, and her head is tilted slightly to the side. The artist used soft brushstrokes to create a sense of calmness and serenity. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes light and shadow, which creates a sense of depth and dimension. You might want to look up more paintings by Eugène Carrière.

About the artist

Portrait of Eugène Carrière
Artist

Eugène Carrière

Eugène Anatole Carrière was a French Symbolist artist of the fin-de-siècle period.

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