Thomas Couture (1815 – 1879)
Thomas Couture (1815-1879) was a pivotal French Romantic & Realist painter renowned for historical scenes like 'Romans During the Decadence.' Influential teacher of Manet, Fantin-Latour & Puvis de Chavannes. Explore his art & legacy!
About this artwork
- Title: L’Amour de l’or
- Artist: Thomas Couture
- Format: Square
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: superstition & belief , chiaroscuro lighting effects
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Black
- Keywords: fortune telling art , chiaroscuro lighting , card reading scene
