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The Tramp, by Émile Friant, unspecified, 1896

The Tramp

Émile Friant

1896

unspecified

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Tramp is a 1896 unspecified by Émile Friant, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Émile Friant
When & what style?
1896 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting in the shade of a rocky outcropping. He's wearing dark, tattered clothing and has a long beard. The rocks are a mix of light and dark brown, with some greenery around the edges. The man is sitting on the ground, surrounded by rocks and dirt. The scene is quiet and somber, with the man lost in thought. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and texture, from the rough rocks to the soft folds of the man's clothing. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Émile Friant
Artist

Émile Friant

Émile Friant (16 April 1863 – 9 June 1932) was a French artist. Friant was born in the commune of Dieuze. He exhibited paintings throughout his lifetime at the Paris Salon. Friant created works in charcoal, oil, and…

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