1861
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
A young flute player by the sea is a 1861 oil by Jean-Baptiste Poncet, a Lyon School work, depicting Boy, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
This painting depicts a young boy standing on a rocky shore, playing a flute. He is nude except for a draped cloth around his waist. The boy's hair is short and dark, and he gazes directly at the viewer. The background features a calm sea and a distant shoreline, with a few clouds in the sky. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with the boy's figure standing out against the softer, more muted tones of the background. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the delicate folds of the drapery and the subtle play of light on the boy's skin. The painting's serene and contemplative atmosphere invites the viewer to step into the quiet world of the young flute player. To learn more about the artist's technique and style, look up chiaroscuro.
Jean-Baptiste Poncet (1827–1901) was an artist, born in Saint-Laurent-de-Mure.
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