On a Terrace
Cleveland Museum of Art

On a Terrace

Ernest Meissonier (French, 1815–1891) · 1867

oil on wood panel
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

Meissionier was known for his masterful draftsmanship and scrupulous attention to detail. He amassed a "work library" of accessories from local costume markets to ensure that the subjects in his paintings were authenticity attired.

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