The Naturalists

Französische Malerei 1864–1872, eind jaren 1870

The artwork depicts two men standing in a forest setting. The man on the left is shown full body, holding a butterfly net and dressed in a light-colored coat with a blue vest, breeches, and knee-high blue stockings. He wears a dark hat adorned with leaves and is examining a small object in his hand. The man on the right, also shown full body, is leaning slightly toward the first man, observing the object. He is dressed in a dark coat, breeches, and stockings, with a similar style hat. He holds a book in one hand. The background is filled with dense green foliage and tall trees.
Kunstenaar
Französische Malerei 1864–1872
Datering
eind jaren 1870
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
51,75 × 63,82 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The artwork depicts two men standing in a forest setting. The man on the left is shown full body, holding a butterfly net and dressed in a light-colored coat with a blue vest, breeches, and knee-high blue stockings. He wears a dark hat adorned with leaves and is examining a small object in his hand. The man on the right, also shown full body, is leaning slightly toward the first man, observing the object. He is dressed in a dark coat, breeches, and stockings, with a similar style hat. He holds a book in one hand. The background is filled with dense green foliage and tall trees.

Französische Malerei 1864–1872