Study for "Breton Women at a Pardon"

Französische Malerei 1881–1890, c. 1887

The artwork depicts a group of Breton women seated on the grass, wearing traditional attire with white headdresses and dark dresses. They are positioned in a circle. Two men stand nearby, dressed in dark suits and hats. The background features a landscape with greenery and trees, and a church spire is visible in the distance. The color palette is soft and muted, with earthy tones and hints of green and gray.
Artist
Französische Malerei 1881–1890
Date
c. 1887
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
39.37 × 44.45 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a group of Breton women seated on the grass, wearing traditional attire with white headdresses and dark dresses. They are positioned in a circle. Two men stand nearby, dressed in dark suits and hats. The background features a landscape with greenery and trees, and a church spire is visible in the distance. The color palette is soft and muted, with earthy tones and hints of green and gray.

Französische Malerei 1881–1890