Family Group
1800
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
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Artist
John Ritto Penniman
John Ritto Penniman (1782–1841) was a painter in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Dominant colour
Family Group is a 1800 oil by John Ritto Penniman, a American Folk Art work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting depicts a family group in a serene outdoor setting. The father, dressed in a red coat with white pants, sits on a bench, embracing a young boy in a yellow suit. A woman in a yellow dress and white hat stands beside him, while a man in a dark coat observes from the right. A small girl in a brown dress and a dog are also present. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a fence. The painting features a warm color palette, with the red coat and yellow dress standing out against the muted tones of the background. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth to the scene. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the use of chiaroscuro.
John Ritto Penniman (1782–1841) was a painter in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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