Artwork

Joueuse De Tambourin

Joueuse De Tambourin, by Félix-Auguste Clément, oil, 1850
Joueuse De Tambourin, by Félix-Auguste Clément, oil, 1850

Joueuse De Tambourin is an oil painting by Félix-Auguste Clément. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

About this work

Overview

Joueuse De Tambourin is an oil painting by Félix-Auguste Clément, created around 1850. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman sitting on a rug, dressed in attire suggesting Middle Eastern or North African origin, playing a tambourine. Her elegant pose and refined surroundings convey a sense of cultural fascination.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Clément's use of color and composition, characteristic of 19th-century art. The plain white background and detailed rendering of the subject's clothing and accessories demonstrate a focus on texture and atmosphere.

Artist & collection