Artwork
Changeable Weather
Changeable Weather is an oil painting by Gustave Léonard de Jonghe. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Changeable Weather is a 1875 oil painting by Gustave Léonard de Jonghe, a Flemish artist active in Paris. The work is now held in the State Hermitage Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a dark dress standing by an open window, gazing out at a hazy view. A nearby basket overflows with colorful fabrics, suggesting domestic activity such as sewing.
Technique & Style
De Jonghe's use of chiaroscuro creates a quiet, still atmosphere, with soft light from outside contrasting with the darker interior. The scene is characterized by refined domestic detail, reflecting the artist's focus on elegant interiors.
History & Provenance
De Jonghe initially worked in a Realist style on historical and religious subjects before turning to genre scenes of fashionable society, for which he gained recognition in Paris.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gustave Léonard de Jonghe, Gustave Léonard De Jonghe or Gustave de Jonghe (4 February 1829 – 28 January 1893) was a Flemish painter known for his glamorous society portraits and genre scenes.
Meditation: A Lady Looking out of a Window
Il penseroso
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The Important Response
Privire din atelierul cel mic al pictorului
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The Window Seat