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On Campaign, by Santiago Rusiñol i Prats, oil, 1896

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Overview

On Campaign is a 1896 oil by Santiago Rusiñol i Prats, a Art Nouveau work, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?
Santiago Rusiñol i Prats
When & what style?
1896 · Art Nouveau
Where can I see it?
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

The painting shows a man and woman sitting on a sandbank. The man is wearing a blue jacket and red hat, while the woman is dressed in a long gray dress. They are both looking at each other. The background of the painting features a few buildings and a windmill. The man's attire suggests that he might be a soldier or a sailor. The woman's dress is long and modest, indicating that she might be from a conservative background. The windmill in the background adds a sense of rustic charm to the scene. The painting's use of earthy tones and natural light creates a sense of warmth and intimacy. The artist's attention to detail in the characters' clothing and expressions adds depth to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Santiago Rusiñol i Prats.

About the artist

Portrait of Santiago Rusiñol i Prats
Artist

Santiago Rusiñol i Prats

Santiago Rusiñol i Prats (Catalan: , Spanish: ; Barcelona 25 February 1861 – Aranjuez 13 June 1931) was a Spanish painter, poet, journalist, collector and playwright.

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