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Figure Studies, by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, unspecified, 1884

Figure Studies

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

1884

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

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Overview

Figure Studies is a 1884 unspecified by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Lawrence Alma-Tadema
When & what style?
1884
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing in a dark background. She is wearing a white cloth around her waist. The rest of her body is bare. The woman is looking down, and her arms are by her sides. The painting is quite dark, which makes the woman stand out. You can see the folds of her cloth and the shape of her body. It's like the artist wanted to show how the light falls on her skin. If you like this kind of art, you might want to look up the artist Lawrence Alma-Tadema.

About the artist

Portrait of Lawrence Alma-Tadema
Artist

Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema ( AL-mə TAD-ay-mə; born Lourens Alma Tadema, Dutch: ; 8 January 1836 – 25 June 1912) was a Dutch painter who later settled in the United Kingdom, becoming the last officially recognised denizen in 1873.

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