All Saints' Day 1888

Émile Friant's "All Saints' Day" (1888) is a poignant depiction of the somber atmosphere surrounding a cemetery on the Catholic holiday of All Saints' Day. The painting captures the contrast between the bustling activity of the mourners entering the cemetery and the solitary figure of a man sitting outside, likely selling religious images. The scene is set in a winter landscape, with snow covering the ground and bare trees in the background. The use of muted colors and a soft light creates a sense of melancholy and reflection, reflecting the themes of death, mourning, and faith. The painting is now housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy in France.