Figure Studies
The Scent-Seller
Pietro Longhi
An elegant 18th-century Venetian scene depicting masked figures and a street vendor.
The Rhinoceros
Maxime Guibert
1751 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An intriguing and masterful 18th-century scene capturing the public display of a rhinoceros to a masked Venetian audience.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with rich warm-brown color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Terracotta clay, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1751 by Maxime Guibert, this work documents the historical exhibition of 'Clara' the rhinoceros in Venice. The composition brilliantly contrasts the massive, textured hide of the exotic animal with the delicate silks and enigmatic masks of the curious spectators, offering a fascinating window into Enlightenment-era spectacle.
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