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Various Objects, by Louis-Léopold Boilly, oil, 1793

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Overview

Various Objects is a 1793 oil by Louis-Léopold Boilly, a Rococo painting work, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
Louis-Léopold Boilly
When & what style?
1793 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting shows various objects arranged on a dark background. There are papers tied with string, scissors, a knife, a bottle, a small bag, and a drawing of two people. The objects are painted in muted colors, with some details like the scissors and knife standing out. The painting has a quiet, still quality to it. The objects seem to be carefully arranged, and the overall effect is one of calmness. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Louis-Léopold Boilly.

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Artist

Louis-Léopold Boilly

Louis-Léopold Boilly was a French painter and draftsman. A creator of popular portrait paintings, he also produced a vast number of genre paintings documenting French middle-class social life. His life and work spanned…

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