books0977:The Studious Servant (c.1871). Augustin Théodule Ribot (French, 1823-1891).&nb
books0977:The Studious Servant (c.1871). Augustin Théodule Ribot (French, 1823-1891). Oil on canvas. Glasgow Museums.Here the subdued lighting and careful tonal arrangements emphasize the mood of quiet contemplation. Ribot, like his friend Boudin, was friendly with the Impressionists, but both the older artists were aware of how different their own art was. -- source link
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