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Man Sitting

auguste chabaud, 1911

4 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 Artist and museum4 Look closely

Name Class Date
auguste chabaud, Man Sitting (1911). Public domain.

The facts

Artist
auguste chabaud originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/auguste-chabaud/
Artist’s dates
1882 – 1955
Painted
1911

Copyright This work is in the public domain. auguste chabaud died in 1955; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 2025.

Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Aug. 23, 2026

Man Sitting — auguste chabaud Part 1 · The artwork

In context

Man Sitting — auguste chabaud

When was this painted?

  1. 1880
  2. 1890
  3. 1900
  4. 1910
  5. 1920
  6. 1930
  7. 1940
  8. 1950

Shaded: the lifetime of auguste chabaud (1882–1955) ▲ this work, 1911

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Celadon #adabbe

    Catalogued palette

    • #ADABBE
    • #2D262D
    • #F5F0F1
    • #776D6E
    Palette
    Neutrals The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Celadon
    Intensity
    Monochromatic How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Statement How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Discordant Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Brilliant How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Muted How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Aug. 23, 2026

    Man Sitting — auguste chabaud Part 2 · In context

    Artist and museum

    Man Sitting — auguste chabaud

    Artist

    auguste chabaud

    Born in Nîmes, France

    Edward Hopper: The Solitude of the American Soul

    Edward Hopper (July 22, 1882 – May 15, 1967) remains one of America’s most enduring and enigmatic figures in art. More than just a painter, he was a keen observer of modern life, capturing moments of quiet contemplation, urban isolation, and the subtle dramas unfolding within everyday scenes. Born in Nyack, New York, to a comfortable middle-class family, Hopper's artistic journey began with a supportive upbringing that nurtured his early interest in drawing and painting. His parents, recognizing his talent, encouraged him to pursue his passion, laying the foundation for a career that would ultimately define his legacy.

    Hopper’s formal training was initially somewhat fragmented. He briefly attended the Correspondence School of Illustrating in New York City before enrolling at the New York School of Art under the tutelage of William Merritt Chase and Robert Henri. These influential teachers imparted crucial techniques – Chase emphasizing tonal harmony and realistic representation, while Henri championed a more expressive approach rooted in capturing the essence of American life. Hopper’s early work reflected these diverse influences, demonstrating a growing ability to render both meticulous detail and emotional depth.

    Where to read more

    • The artist auguste chabaud originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/auguste-chabaud/
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    Find this online

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    chabaud, auguste. Man Sitting. 1911, https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/auguste-chabaud-man-sitting-8YDHLT-en/
    APA
    chabaud, auguste (1911). Man Sitting [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/auguste-chabaud-man-sitting-8YDHLT-en/
    Chicago
    auguste chabaud. Man Sitting. 1911. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/auguste-chabaud-man-sitting-8YDHLT-en/
    Harvard
    chabaud, auguste (1911) Man Sitting. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/auguste-chabaud-man-sitting-8YDHLT-en/

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Aug. 23, 2026

    Man Sitting — auguste chabaud Part 3 · Artist and museum

    Look closely

    Man Sitting — auguste chabaud

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Our catalogue files this work under: men. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
    4. Look back at Dressed Rabbit (1910), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    5. auguste chabaud was about 29 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.