Artwork

Marchand de coco

Marchand de coco, by Unknown, oil, 1894
Marchand de coco, by Unknown, oil, 1894

Marchand de coco is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Unknown. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.

About this work

Overview

Marchand de coco is an oil painting depicting a man in profile, set against a solid-colored background that emphasizes his figure. His attire and large backpack imply a traveling or laboring individual.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, likely a traveler or laborer due to his dress and backpack, is portrayed in a straightforward manner, inviting interpretation of his occupation or journey.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work's style aligns with 19th-century artistic traditions, characterized by the use of a simple background to highlight the subject.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon, though specific details of its creation or acquisition are not provided here.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known