1888
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint Geldas is a 1888 by Pierre Roche, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting features a man in a long robe, standing in the water and holding onto a tall pole. The man is positioned on the left side of the image, with the pole extending upwards towards the top of the frame. The background of the painting is a muted gray-brown color, which provides a subtle contrast to the man's dark robe. The title "Saint Geldas" is prominently displayed at the top of the image, written in bold letters. The overall effect of the painting is one of simplicity and elegance, with the focus squarely on the figure of the man. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Pierre Roche, a French painter known for his work in the Realism and Impressionism movements.
Pierre Roche (Paris, 2 August 1855 – Paris, 18 January 1922), pseudonym of Pierre Henry Ferdinand Massignon, was a French sculptor, painter, ceramist and medallist.
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