1867
oil
canvas
From the collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Peace is a 1867 oil by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, a Symbolism work, held at Philadelphia Museum of Art.
This painting shows a group of people in a lush outdoor setting. They are mostly naked or wearing simple robes, and some are sitting or standing on the grass. In the background, there are trees and a few birds flying overhead. The people in the painting seem to be in a peaceful, relaxed state. Some are leaning on each other or touching, while others are looking off into the distance. The overall atmosphere of the painting is calm and serene. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Pierre Puvis de Chavannes.
Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (French pronunciation: ; 14 December 1824 – 24 October 1898) was a French painter known for his mural painting, who came to be known as "the painter for France".
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
