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Adolescence, 1874 (watrcolour and gouache)
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Adolescence, 1874 (watrcolour and gouache)
827146 Adolescence, 1874 (watrcolour and gouache) by Muckley, William Jabez (1837-1905); 32.5x25.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Adolescence. William Jabez Muckley (1837-1905). Watercolour and gouache. Painted in 1874. 32.5 x 25.8cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23662912
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1870s 1874 Admiration Admiring Adolescence Behaviour Blond Blond Hair Blonde Blonde Hair Compact Compact Mirror Cut Flower Doorway Fair Fair Haired Female Garment Flower Arrangement Gesture Gesturing Girls Only Gouache Hair Ornament Hand Gesture Hand Mirror Hand Movement Hand Out Hand Raised Household Equipment Impatience Impatient Long Hair Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Mirror Case Negative Concept Nosy Open Peeking Peep Pose Posed Posing Powder Compact Quiet Quietly Reflected Reflection Residence Self Indulgent Spying Temperament Toiletries Using Hands Vain Vanity Watchful Water Color Water Colour 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Interior Decoration Muckley Positive Concepts Young Woman Youthful
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Adolescence, 1874 - A Glimpse into the Vanity of Youth
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. In this watercolour and gouache painting by William Jabez Muckley, titled "Adolescence" we are transported back to the late nineteenth century. The artwork measures 32.5x25.8 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The scene depicts a young girl standing at the entrance of an elegant interior, adorned with floral arrangements that reflect her youthful temperament. With fair hair cascading down her shoulders, she gazes intently into a hand mirror, seemingly captivated by her own reflection. Muckley skillfully captures the essence of adolescence in this piece, emphasizing both innocence and self-indulgence through his subject's posture and gestures. The girl's hand raised towards her face suggests a sense of vanity as she peeks into the compact mirror. Surrounded by cut flowers and dressed in fine garments typical of the era, she embodies both beauty and fragility. The artist pays meticulous attention to detail, from the intricate flower arrangement to every fold in her clothing. Through this artwork, Muckley invites us to contemplate our own experiences during adolescence – a time when self-discovery often intertwines with moments of introspection and vulnerability. This painting serves as a reminder that youth is fleeting but also holds immense potential for growth. "Adolescence" stands as an exquisite example of nineteenth-century European artistry that continues to captivate viewers today with its delicate brushwork and timeless themes.
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