Artwork

'Red cap'

'Red cap', by George Lance, oil, 1857
'Red cap', by George Lance, oil, 1857

'Red cap' is an oil painting by the Realist artist George Lance. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

'Red cap' is an oil painting created by George Lance in 1857, currently held at the Rijksmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a sheep wearing a red cap and white coat standing beside a table laden with a roasted bird, fruit, and vegetables, set against a rustic stone wall with a hanging basket.

Technique & Style

The composition is characterized by a stark contrast between the vibrant red cap and the predominantly dark, earthy tones of the surrounding environment, achieved through the use of chiaroscuro.

Artist & collection

Portrait of George Lance

Artist

George Lance

George Lance (1802–1864) was an English artist, born in Essex.

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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