Fireside Companion
1895
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
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Platt Powell Ryder
Platt Powell Ryder (1821–1896) was an artist, born in Brooklyn.
See the richer artist page1895
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Fireside Companion is a 1895 oil by Platt Powell Ryder, a American Impressionism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
The painting depicts an elderly woman sitting in a chair, dressed in a red shawl and white head covering, with a cup and saucer in her hands. She is positioned in front of a fireplace, where a cat lies on the floor. The room is dimly lit, with only a small amount of light coming from the fire. The walls are made of stone, and there is a broom leaning against the wall to the right of the fireplace. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, with the warm light of the fire illuminating the woman's face and the surrounding objects. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the woman lost in thought as she sits by the fire. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Platt Powell Ryder.
Platt Powell Ryder (1821–1896) was an artist, born in Brooklyn.
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