The artwork “Lost in Thoughts,” created by Felix Vallotton around the year 1887, is a portrait rendered using oil on canvas. This piece exemplifies the Realism movement and measures 55 by 46 centimeters.
The portrait captures a young individual in a moment of introspection, gazing thoughtfully towards the side. The figure is adorned in a dark jacket with brass buttons, a vivid red waistcoat, and a loosely tied black neckerchief, contrasted against a stark, plain background. The detailed expression on the subject’s face, along with the restrained color palette and soft lighting, emphasizes the contemplative mood and hallmark attention to realism characteristic of Vallotton’s style.
