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After the Mourning, by Louis Thevenet, oil, 1908

After the Mourning

Louis Thevenet

1908

oil

canvas

From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

Dominant colour

Overview

After the Mourning is a 1908 oil by Louis Thevenet, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Who painted this?
Louis Thevenet
When & what style?
1908 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

About this work

The painting shows a dark, wooden piano in the foreground. On top of the piano, there is a white teacup with a saucer, a blue jar, and an apple. Behind the piano, there is a white wall with vertical stripes. A round, black-framed clock is partially visible on the right side of the painting. The painting has a somber mood, with muted colors and soft lighting. The overall atmosphere is quiet and contemplative. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Louis Thevenet
Artist

Louis Thevenet

Louis François Joseph Marie Thevenet (12 February 1874 in Bruges – 16 August 1930 in Halle) was a Belgian painter. He is best known for interior portraits and still-lifes.

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