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Ernest Meissonier

On a Terrace

1867
oil on wood panel
30.2 × 20 cm (11.9 × 7.9 in)

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

Meissionier was known for his masterful draftsmanship and scrupulous attention to detail. He amassed a "work library" of accessories from local costume markets to ensure that the subjects in his paintings were authenticity attired.

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