After the Ball
Alfred Stevens
key Notes:
Victorian Elegance, Post-Event Reflection
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Dimensions:
37 3/4 x 27 1/8 in. (95.9 x 68.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Advanced
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story of the work:
"After the Ball," painted by Alfred Stevens in 1874, depicts a fashionable woman in an elegant interior, reflecting the themes of social life and the complexities of femininity in the late 19th century. The work is notable for its meticulous attention to detail and the use of light, characteristic of Stevens' style, which often focused on the lives of women in contemporary society.
Description of the work:
"After the Ball" by Alfred Stevens, created in 1874, depicts a fashionable woman in an elegant interior, her attire reflecting the opulence of the period. The composition is characterized by a rich color palette and meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the textures of the fabrics and the play of light across the scene.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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