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Night, by Richard Roland Holst, paint, 1915

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Overview

Night is a 1915 paint by Richard Roland Holst, held at Rijksmuseum.

Who painted this?
Richard Roland Holst
When & what style?
1915
Where can I see it?
Rijksmuseum

About this work

The painting shows a figure draped in a flowing robe, with their head and face covered. The figure is set against a dark background with a lighter green shape behind them. The figure appears to be in a contemplative or prayerful pose, with their hands clasped together. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet reflection. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Richard Roland Holst.

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Portrait of Richard Roland Holst
Artist

Richard Roland Holst

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst (4 December 1868, Amsterdam – 31 December 1938, Bloemendaal) was a Dutch painter, draftsman, lithographer, book cover designer, etcher and writer. Many of his works were in a modified Symbolist style.

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