George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier
1862
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Refreshment - At the Great Exhibition is a 1862 by George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a lively crowd at what looks like a party or exhibition. A woman in the center holds a drink, talking to a man who’s playing a violin. Others stand around, some clapping, others watching. The scene feels busy and full of energy. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture movement and mood. This style was common in early Impressionism and Realism, where artists focused on real-life moments over polished details. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier (French: ; 6 March 1834 – 8 October 1896) was a French-British cartoonist, illustrator, and novelist.
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