Figure Studies
In the Tavern
Edvard Munch
An atmospheric scene of late 19th-century life painted by Edvard Munch in 1890.
Le Franc, Wine Merchant, Boulevard de Clichy, Paris
Eero Järnefelt
1888 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterfully lit scene of 19th-century Parisian life, capturing the quiet atmosphere of a wine merchant's shop.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — gives the room a clear visual center.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1888 during Eero Järnefelt's time in Paris, this work captures a moment of repose in a wine shop on Boulevard de Clichy. The composition is anchored by a striking red spiral staircase, while the dramatic chiaroscuro lighting emphasizes the contemplative mood of the patrons and the rich textures of the interior.
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