Artwork
Crépuscule
Crépuscule is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Jean Marchand. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Crépuscule is a 1923 oil painting by Jean Marchand, a French artist associated with the Bloomsbury Group.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dimly lit room with three people: one plays a guitar, one reads a book, and one gazes out the window. The figures wear old-fashioned attire, suggesting a nostalgic or introspective atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by deep shadows and soft light, achieved through Marchand's post-impressionist technique. The style emphasizes the interplay of light and darkness, creating a contemplative mood.
History & Provenance
Crépuscule is part of the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst, indicating its significance within the artist's oeuvre and the broader art historical context.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Hippolyte Marchand (French pronunciation: ; 21 November 1883 – 1940) was a French cubist painter, printmaker and illustrator with an association with figures of the Bloomsbury Group.
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Interior
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