The artwork titled “An Exile of the ’45” by the artist Briton Riviere is affiliated with the Realism art movement and falls under the genre of religious painting. This piece depicts a poignant scene and is executed with an emphasis on detailed depiction and lifelike representation.
In the artwork, a solitary man stands on a grassy cliff, gazing pensively into the distance. He is dressed in a long brown coat, a tricorn hat, and high boots, suggesting a historical or period setting. His posture exudes a sense of sadness or contemplation as he holds a bundle close to his chest. Accompanying him are two greyhounds, one white and one brindled, which closely huddle by his side. The background features a vast, serene landscape complete with cliffs that extend towards a distant sea or river under a subdued sky. The painting captures a moment of quiet reflection and exile, effectively conveying the emotional gravity of the scene through meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal.
