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A Basket of Ribbons, 1869 (oil on panel)
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A Basket of Ribbons, 1869 (oil on panel)
1197600 A Basket of Ribbons, 1869 (oil on panel) by Brun, Guillaume Charles (1825-1908); 45.7x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22454562
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1860s 1869 Academi Academic Art Academic School Academic Style Accessories Arm Resting Brown Hair Brun Brunette Dark Hair Direct Gaze Downcast Fed Up Female Garment Girl Alone Heartbroken Leaning On Elbow Long Hair Looking At Camera Melancholia Melancholy Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Negative Concept One Girl Only Orientalism Orientalist Orientalist Art Personal Accessory Ribbon Skirt Step Street Seller Street Trader Street Vendor 19th Century European Art Apparel Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Portrait Style Portraiture Seller Vendor
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A Basket of Ribbons, 1869
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is a captivating oil painting by French artist Guillaume Charles Brun. This exquisite artwork, measuring 45.7x33 cm, showcases the talent and skill of the artist in capturing emotions and telling stories through his brushstrokes. Set against an outdoor backdrop of nineteenth-century France, this portrait-style painting features a young girl alone, seated with a basket full of colorful ribbons. With her brown hair cascading down her shoulders and leaning on her elbow, she gazes directly at the camera with a melancholic expression that speaks volumes. The girl's posture and sad demeanor suggest heartbreak or sadness, evoking a sense of melancholia within the viewer. Dressed in traditional attire reminiscent of street vendors from that era, she represents an occupation often associated with struggle and hardship. Brun's attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this artwork - from the intricate folds of the girl's garment to the delicate accessories adorning her dark hair. The use of orientalist elements adds depth to the composition while highlighting French art influences during this period. This mid-19th century masterpiece captures not only a moment frozen in time but also reflects broader themes prevalent in European art during that era. Through his exceptional portrayal, Brun invites us into a world where beauty intertwines with sorrow and invites contemplation on life's complexities.
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