1865
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Dominant colour
The Close of Day is a 1865 oil by Jules Breton, a Realism work, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting depicts two women standing in a field, each holding a rake. The woman on the left wears a dark dress and a hooded cloak, while the woman on the right is dressed in a white shirt and a dark apron. Both women have long hair and are looking to the left. In the background, there is a field with some trees and a few buildings in the distance. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the clothing and the landscape. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the palette. The painting is a great example of a genre scene, which was a popular style in the 19th century. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you should check out the work of artist Jules Breton.
Jules Adolphe Aimé Louis Breton (French pronunciation: ; 1 May 1827 – 5 July 1906) was a 19th-century French naturalist painter.
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