Artwork
The Fallen Star
The Fallen Star is an oil painting by Jan van Beers. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
The Fallen Star is an oil painting created by Jan van Beers in 1874. It is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an elderly woman singing and holding a harp. She is dressed in a blue dress with white polka dots and a floral-patterned shawl, and wears a flower-adorned headpiece. The scene conveys a sense of nostalgia and storytelling.
Technique & Style
The work is executed in oil paint on canvas. The artist has included various signs and objects in the background, such as a long, thin object hanging on the wall, adding depth to the composition.
History & Provenance
Jan van Beers, the artist, was a Belgian painter and illustrator, and the son of the poet Jan van Beers. The painting is now held in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Marie Constantin Joseph "Jan" van Beers (27 March 1852 – 17 November 1927) was a Belgian painter and illustrator, son of the poet Jan van Beers.
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