Brother and sister clasping hands
1862
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1862
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Brother and sister clasping hands is a 1862 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a young boy and girl standing together, holding hands. The boy is dressed in a dark coat with buttons down the front, while the girl wears a long, dark dress with a white collar and cuffs. They stand against a plain backdrop, with the girl seated on a chair or bench covered in a blue patterned fabric. The boy's right hand rests on the girl's left shoulder, and they gaze directly at the viewer. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and formal, with the siblings posed in a stiff yet intimate manner. For more information on the artistic style of this painting, explore the Impressionism movement.
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