Artwork

Autumn

Autumn, by Philippe Jacques Linder, oil, 1884
Autumn, by Philippe Jacques Linder, oil, 1884

Autumn is an oil painting by Philippe Jacques Linder. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.

About this work

Overview

Autumn is an oil painting by Philippe Jacques Linder, created around 1884 and held at the Clark Art Institute.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man and woman in a wooded area, surrounded by trees with yellow and green leaves. The figures are dressed in attire typical of the late 19th century, with the man wearing a brown suit and the woman a long, pink dress.

Technique & Style

Linder's use of oil paint captures the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves, creating a serene atmosphere. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth to the scene, exemplifying the technique of chiaroscuro.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Clark Art Institute open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.