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daughter and her Dog, Bas Saint-Laurent, by William Brymner, oil, 1905

daughter and her Dog, Bas Saint-Laurent

William Brymner

1905

oil

canvas

From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Dominant colour

Overview

daughter and her Dog, Bas Saint-Laurent is a 1905 oil by William Brymner, a Impressionism work, held at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

Who painted this?
William Brymner
When & what style?
1905 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

About this work

This painting depicts a young girl sitting on a beach, accompanied by her dog. The girl is dressed in a long, light-colored dress and a straw hat, while the dog sits beside her on a leash. In the background, a body of water stretches out, with a few people and a boat visible in the distance. The painting's use of color and light creates a sense of warmth and tranquility, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures of the girl and her dog. The artist's attention to detail in the textures and expressions of the subjects adds depth and emotion to the scene. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of William Brymner
Artist

William Brymner

William Brymner, (December 14, 1855 – June 18, 1925) was a Canadian figure and landscape painter and educator.

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