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Dans la patisserie, by Henry Caro-Delvaille, oil, 1911

Dans la patisserie

Henry Caro-Delvaille

1911

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Dominant colour

Overview

Dans la patisserie is a 1911 oil by Henry Caro-Delvaille, a Impressionism work, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?
Henry Caro-Delvaille
When & what style?
1911 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

This painting shows a group of women in a bakery. They are dressed in old-fashioned clothes and hats. The woman in the center is wearing a striped dress with red trim. She is standing in front of a counter with many plates of pastries on it. The woman behind the counter is wearing a black dress with a white apron. She is looking down at the pastries. The other women are standing around the counter, looking at the pastries. The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of detail. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray. The lighting is soft, with no harsh shadows. The overall effect is one of warmth and comfort. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of artist Henry Caro-Delvaille.

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