1802
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Dominant colour
Saturday Evening is a 1802 oil by Michele Felice Cornè, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting shows a family gathered outside a small cottage. The family is dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and they are surrounded by trees and a body of water in the distance. The scene is peaceful, with the family engaged in various activities. The father is sitting on a bench, holding a baby, while the mother is standing next to him, holding a basket. There are also several children playing around them. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the palette. To learn more about the technique of chiaroscuro, look it up next.
Michele Felice Cornè (1752–1845) was an artist born in Elba who settled in the United States.
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