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La jarre couronnée (The Crowned Jar), by Alphonse Osbert, ink, 1895

La jarre couronnée (The Crowned Jar)

Alphonse Osbert

1895

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

La jarre couronnée (The Crowned Jar) is a 1895 ink by Alphonse Osbert, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Alphonse Osbert
When & what style?
1895 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting features a woman sitting on a stone bench, looking down. She's wearing a long dress and has short, curly hair. To her right is a large jar with a crown on top. The background is a landscape with trees and hills. The woman's pose and the jar suggest a quiet, contemplative scene. The artist's use of brown tones creates a sense of warmth and intimacy. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the movement of Impressionism.

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