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Thomas Couture

Romans of the Decadence

Maker

Attributed to Thomas Couture (French, 1815-1879)

Title

Romans of the Decadence

Year

ca. 1847

Medium

  • Oil on canvas

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Oil on canvas

Materials

oil paint

Supports

  • canvas

Dimensions

42.7 x 67.3 cm (16 13/16 x 26 1/2 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Mary B. Jackson Fund

Object Number

54.004

Type

  • Paintings

Publications

  • Books

A Handbook of the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design

  • Books

European Paintings and Sculpture, ca. 1770 - 1937

  • Books

Exchange Exhibition, Exhibition Exchange: From the Collection of Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University; From the Collection of The Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence.

Exhibition History

Intermission
Dec 16, 2016 – Jul 02, 2017
From the Reserve I
Paintings of Quality from the Museum's Collection
Apr 09, 1994 – Aug 03, 1994
European Painting and Sculpture, circa 1770-1937
Oct 18, 1991 – Jan 26, 1992
Masterpieces from the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design
Jul 18, 1979 – Sep 14, 1979
Exchange Exhibition of Paintings from Rose Museum, Brandeis University
Feb 16, 1967 – Apr 02, 1967

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Attributed to Thomas Couture (French, 1815-1879)
Romans of the Decadence, ca. 1847
Oil on canvas
42.7 x 67.3 cm (16 13/16 x 26 1/2 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 54.004

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