At the Nile
1898
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1898
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting depicts a woman in a long, flowing black dress with a white sleeve, holding a baby and a palm frond. She stands on a stone platform overlooking a body of water, with a man seated behind her. The man wears a yellow robe and holds a staff. The scene is set against a backdrop of a body of water, with hills visible in the distance. The sky above is a warm, golden color, suggesting a sunset or sunrise. The artist's use of warm colors and soft lighting creates a sense of serenity and tranquility in the scene. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
