Centrepiece
The ensemble is made up of three pieces. In the centre, an allegorical scene depicting Bacchus and Love, is represented by two children, one of them winged, playing on a rocaille style platform. The smaller flanking figures depict the Awakening of Love, in the form a little girl watching a pair of doves, perched on a bed of roses, while the other, the
Questions & Answers
Who made "Centrepiece", and when?
"Centrepiece" was created by François Thomas Germain in 1766.
Is "Centrepiece" by François Thomas Germain a light or a dark artwork?
The recorded values for "Centrepiece" by François Thomas Germain are: bright brightness, gentle luminance luminance.
What is the dominant color of "Centrepiece" by François Thomas Germain?
The color that stands out most in "Centrepiece" is gray (#8e8e8e). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.
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About this artwork
- Title: Centrepiece
- Artist: François Thomas Germain
- Year: 1766
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Color intensity: Monochromatic