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The Artist's Atelier, by José Malhoa, oil, 1898

The Artist's Atelier

José Malhoa

1898

oil

canvas

From the collection of São Paulo Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Artist's Atelier is a 1898 oil by José Malhoa, a Impressionism work, depicting Artist, held at São Paulo Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
José Malhoa
When & what style?
1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
São Paulo Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a nude model sitting on a stool, facing away from the viewer. She has dark hair pulled back and is draped in a blue cloth. In front of her, a man sits on a chair, reading a newspaper. The room is filled with art supplies and half-finished paintings. The room appears to be an artist's studio, with a large mirror on the wall and a fireplace in the corner. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, with the model lost in thought and the man engrossed in his reading. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up José Malhoa.

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