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The vanity of life, by Unknown, oil

The vanity of life

Unknown

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Dominant colour

Overview

The vanity of life is an oil by Unknown, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?
Unknown
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

This painting depicts a woman reclining on a white sheet, her body partially covered by a blue cloth. She holds a flower in her right hand and looks up at an old man with wings, who sits beside her. The old man has a long white beard and holds a small bottle in his right hand. In the background, there is a dark red curtain with gold tassels, and a skull is visible behind the old man. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of contemplation and introspection. The painting is held at the National Museum of Fine Arts Buenos Aires.

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