1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
The Pastoral Life of Saint Geneviève is a 1890 oil by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, a Symbolism work, held at Norton Simon Museum.
This painting shows a scene with many people in a landscape. They are dressed in robes and tunics, and some are standing while others are sitting or kneeling. In the background, there are trees, hills, and a body of water. A woman in white is the central figure, surrounded by others who seem to be looking at her or interacting with her. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, green, and blue dominating the palette. The artist who created this work is 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".
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