Artwork preview

The Muse of Painting

John La Farge

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a woman sitting on grass. She has long, brown hair and wears a gold-colored robe and headband. The woman sits with her knees bent and holds a large, flat object on her lap. She sits on the left side of the image, facing right. Behind her is a low wall. A tree trunk with hanging vines is on the right side. The top of the image has hanging leaves. The background shows a blue sky with white clouds. The overall color palette is muted, with earthy tones dominating the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1870
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
483 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette