Celadon and Amelia
1797
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
1797
oil
From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts
This painting shows a man and a woman in a dramatic scene. The man, wearing a yellow shirt and pants, has his arms around the woman, who is dressed in a long white dress. Her head is tilted back, and her body is limp. The background is dark, with some trees and bushes visible. The overall mood of the painting is one of tension and drama. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up William Hamilton.
