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The Assassination of Riccio, by Unknown, oil, 1896

The Assassination of Riccio

Unknown

1896

oil

panel

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Assassination of Riccio is a 1896 oil by Unknown, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Breastfeeding, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1896 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting shows a woman breastfeeding a baby, while another woman holds a child. The scene is set in a room with a window and a table, and the colors are muted with shades of brown and beige. The woman breastfeeding the baby is dressed in a white dress, and the other woman is wearing a dark-colored dress. The baby is naked, and the child being held by the other woman is also dressed in a white dress. The room is decorated with a few pieces of furniture, including a table and a chair. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes the use of light and shadow, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding to the overall sense of energy and movement in the scene.

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