Study for Patriotism

Study for Patriotism, a painting by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, created in 1893. 



The artwork depicts a scene on what appears to be a boat or dock, set against a tranquil seascape under a pale blue sky. 



The central figures are a woman in a flowing, light-colored robe, who points towards the horizon, and a man in a helmet-like head covering, holding a large, light-colored cloth or flag. A small, nude child figure stands to the left of the woman, holding a wreath aloft. 



The painting's style is characterized by soft, muted colors and a somewhat hazy, dreamlike quality. The brushstrokes are visible, contributing to the overall texture of the piece. The figures are rendered with a sense of serenity and grace. The overall dimensions of the painting are 0.945 meters wide and 1.021 meters high. The artwork is housed in the Ohara Museum of Art.