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The prayer, by Felix Gogo, oil, 1922

The prayer

Felix Gogo

1922

oil

From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

Dominant colour

Overview

The prayer is a 1922 oil by Felix Gogo, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Who painted this?
Felix Gogo
When & what style?
1922
Where can I see it?
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

About this work

This painting shows a dimly lit room with two figures. The person on the left is sitting, wearing dark clothing, and the person on the right is kneeling, also in dark clothing. There's a table in front of them with a few items on it. The room has a bed with a red cover and some pictures on the wall. The colors are muted, with lots of browns and dark tones. The lighting in the painting is interesting, with a warm glow coming from somewhere in the room. It's hard to tell what's going on, but it looks like the people might be praying or doing something quiet. The artist, Felix Gogo, is known for his expressive use of color and light.

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