1860
oil
canvas
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Dominant colour
Environs of Antwerp, Sunday Afternoon is a 1860 oil by Florent Nicolas Crabeels, a Realism work, held at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
This painting shows a lively outdoor scene. People are gathered in a courtyard, surrounded by tall trees and white buildings. Some are seated at tables, while others stand or walk around. The atmosphere appears relaxed and social. In the foreground, a few figures are dressed in vibrant clothing, adding a pop of color to the scene. A black dog lies on the ground, and a ladder leans against a building. The overall mood is one of leisure and community. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this charming scene, you might want to look up Florent Nicolas Crabeels.
Florent Nicolas Crabeels (1829–1896) was an artist, born in Antwerp.
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