Adult Funeral Procession

William P. Chappel

Created:
Movement:
1870
Realism
key Notes:
Historical documentation, somber realism
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Dimensions:
6 x 9 1/4 in. (15.2 x 23.5 cm)
medium:
Oil on slate paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"Adult Funeral Procession" by William P. Chappel, created in the 1870s, depicts a somber gathering that reflects the cultural practices surrounding death and mourning during that period. The painting is noted for its detailed representation of the figures and the emotional weight of the scene, although specific details about its commission or exhibition history remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"Adult Funeral Procession" by William P. Chappel, created in the 1870s using oil on slate paper, depicts a somber gathering characterized by a muted color palette that emphasizes the gravity of the scene. The composition features figures in mourning attire, arranged in a linear procession, with a focus on the emotional weight conveyed through their postures and expressions.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Adult Funeral Procession