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Funérailles et apothéose de Thiers, la France pleurant devant son corps.

Unknown

1877

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Impressionism Late 19th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

Funérailles et apothéose de Thiers, la France pleurant devant son corps. is a 1877 oil by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1877 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a black dress, holding a sword, standing beside a man lying on a couch. The man is covered with a red and white blanket, and his head is resting on a purple pillow. A winged woman in a white cloth stands to the right, with her arms outstretched. The scene is set against a backdrop of a city skyline, with a cloudy sky above. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and reflective. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures.