Coat of many colors

The painting depicts figures in historical clothing, with people from different cultures sitting and standing around a wooden table. On and around the table are vessels and objects that have a period feel. In the background, a natural setting can be seen with a view of the mountains. Next to the table is a dog and various textiles spread around it. The overall impression of the painting evokes a scene from ancient history or a mythical narrative.

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Prevailing color of this fine art print is red and its shape is square. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Ford Madox Brown (1821-1893) was an English painter and versatile artist. He came from a poor family. He was to become a sailor, like his father. For his extraordinary talent in copying the works of old masters ( Cloak of Many Colours, Elias and Son), he was signed up for and accepted at the academy. In the 1840s, his great admirer Dante Gabriel Rossetti asked him to be his master. Brown accepted this offer, which led him to the Pre-Raphaelite club, which inspired him through bright colours and a realistic style. In 1851, after a long period of public indifference to his works, he painted his most famous work, Lambs. His main achievement, however, is a cycle of 12 paintings in the Great Hall of the Manchester townhouse, which depicts the history of the city. The whole job took six years and was Brown’s last work.