Charity: A Sketch
1896
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1896
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting, Charity: A Sketch, shows a woman in the center, wearing a long skirt and no top. She has her arms out, and two small, winged figures are standing on either side of her. They are both nude and have their arms out too. The woman is facing forward, and the figures are looking at her. The background is a big yellow circle behind them, and there's a purple area at the bottom that looks like land or a hill. The colors are soft and pastel, with lots of yellows, purples, and pinks. The woman and the figures are drawn in simple lines, and the background is more detailed. The overall effect is peaceful and calm. If you like this painting, you might want to learn more about the artist, Pierre Puvis de Chavannes.
