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Poem of the Soul - Bad path, by Louis Janmot, oil, 1854

Poem of the Soul - Bad path

Louis Janmot

1854

oil

panel

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

Dominant colour

Overview

Poem of the Soul - Bad path is a 1854 oil by Louis Janmot, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Who painted this?
Louis Janmot
When & what style?
1854
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

About this work

The painting depicts a scene of two young girls walking along a narrow path, accompanied by a group of people standing in alcoves. The girls are dressed in white and orange robes, while the others wear dark attire. In the foreground, a tree branch with a bird perched on it adds a sense of depth to the scene. The path stretches out into the distance, lined with the figures in the alcoves. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of contemplation and reflection. This painting is a work by Louis Janmot, and you can explore more of his art by looking up the artist Louis Janmot.

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