A House Burgled at Night
The painting depicts a scene titled "A House Burgled at Night". The scene shows a group of men in and around a house, with one man carrying a red chest. The men wear various colored turbans and clothing, including white, blue, green, orange, and red. One man appears to be holding a blue book. The house has a red wall with a green roofed tower on the right side. The house also has an open window on the ground floor. A woman in a yellow outfit and long blue scarf walks in front of the house. The background is a dark night sky. The painting has a black border with gold floral designs. The overall scene depicts a nighttime house burglary.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 670 × 900 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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