The procession surprised by the rain
1867
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
1867
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
This painting shows a group of people caught in the rain. They're dressed up, maybe for a special event. Some are holding umbrellas, and others are trying to find shelter. The scene is set in front of a big building with a dark doorway. The people are all dressed in dark colors, but there are a few pops of red and white. The artist used a lot of gray and brown tones to show the rainy weather. The painting is called "The procession surprised by the rain" by Mariano Fortuny Marsal. If you want to learn more about the artist's technique, look up "glazing".
