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De soirée, by Romà Ribera i Cirera, oil, 1898

De soirée

Romà Ribera i Cirera

1898

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

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Overview

De soirée is a 1898 oil by Romà Ribera i Cirera, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?
Romà Ribera i Cirera
When & what style?
1898 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting on a red couch, wearing a white dress and holding a blue shoe. She has long dark hair and is looking down at the shoe. The room is dimly lit, with a fireplace and a mirror in the background. There are also some flowers and a vase on a table. The woman's dress is loose and flowing, and her hair is pulled back in a ponytail. She seems to be lost in thought, staring at the shoe in her hand. The room is decorated with ornate furniture and patterned rugs, giving it a sense of luxury and comfort. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimensionality, with strong contrasts between light and dark. If you're interested in learning more about this style, look up chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Romà Ribera i Cirera
Artist

Romà Ribera i Cirera

Romà Ribera i Cirera (13 December 1848, Barcelona - 29 May 1935, Barcelona) was a Catalan genre painter.

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