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The Window, by Eva Gonzalès, oil, 1865

The Window

Eva Gonzalès

1865

oil

canvas

From the collection of Denver Art Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Window is a 1865 oil by Eva Gonzalès, a Realism work, held at Denver Art Museum.

Who painted this?
Eva Gonzalès
When & what style?
1865 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Denver Art Museum

About this work

In this painting, two young girls sit on a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery. The girl on the left wears a pink dress and holds a book, while the girl on the right is dressed in blue and cradles a doll. The balcony's ironwork and the distant landscape are visible behind them. The girls' attire and the setting suggest a leisurely afternoon. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of serenity. To explore more works by this artist, look up Eva Gonzalès.

About the artist

Portrait of Eva Gonzalès
Artist

Eva Gonzalès

Eva Gonzalès (19 April 1847 – 6 May 1883) was a French Impressionist painter. She was one of the four most notable female Impressionists in the nineteenth century, along with Mary Cassatt (1844–1926), Berthe Morisot…

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