The artwork titled “An Old World Wanderer,” created by Briton Riviere in 1887, is an oil painting on canvas. Representing the academicism art movement, this genre painting measures 108 x 172.7 cm.
In the artwork, a serene and contemplative scene is depicted where a solitary figure, dressed in simple garments, stands amidst a host of seagulls on a rugged coastline. The wanderer holds a stick and gazes contemplatively, while a large, ancient ship is anchored in the distance. The setting sun casts a soft, golden-hued light over the scene, creating a calm, reflective atmosphere. The rocky cliffs and scattered seaweed add to the harsh but natural beauty of the shoreline, highlighting the wanderer’s solitude amidst the teeming life around him.
