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In Praise of Modesty

Hans von Marées

1879

chalk

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

In Praise of Modesty is a 1879 chalk by Hans von Marées, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Hans von Marées
When & what style?: 1879 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a woman sitting on a chair, with her legs crossed and her hands clasped together. She is dressed in a long-sleeved dress and has a subtle expression on her face. The background of the painting is a simple wall with some foliage visible behind the woman. The artist has used red chalk on wove paper to create this piece, which is characterized by its soft, gentle lines and subtle shading. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the woman is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the movement of Impressionism.

About the artist

Artist

Hans von Marées

Hans von Marées (24 December 1837 – 5 June 1887) was a German painter. Initially specialising in portraiture he later turned to mythological subjects. He spent the last years of his life in Italy.

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