1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Dominant colour
The Water Seller is a 1890 oil by John Paul Selinger, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting shows a young boy with a cloth wrapped around his head, standing against a wall. He is shirtless and has a white cloth wrapped around his waist. The boy is holding a large clay jug with both hands. The boy's gaze is directed to the right side of the painting, and his facial expression is neutral. The background of the painting is a plain wall, which helps to focus attention on the boy and the jug. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the boy and the jug.
Jean Paul Selinger (June 24, 1850 – September 11, 1909) was an American painter associated with the White Mountain art movement.
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