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Two Walloon Country Girls, 1888 (oil on canvas)
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Two Walloon Country Girls, 1888 (oil on canvas)
471170 Two Walloon Country Girls, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Frederic, Leon Henri Marie (1856-1940); 124x91 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders
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Blond Blond Hair Blonde Blonde Hair Blonde Locks Blondes Care Clogs Forlorn Grey Hairs Holding Hands Melancholia Melancholy Peasants Sisters Smock Smocks Solemn Unhappiness Unhappy Emotions Feeling Sadness Walloon
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This print titled "Two Walloon Country Girls, 1888" by Frederic, Leon Henri Marie showcases a poignant scene that transports us to the rural countryside of Belgium in the late 19th century. The oil on canvas painting, measuring 124x91 cm, is housed in the prestigious Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten in Antwerp. In this evocative portrait, we see two young sisters dressed in traditional Walloon attire. Their solemn expressions and melancholic gazes reveal a sense of sadness and unhappiness. Holding hands tightly, they find solace and support in each other's presence. The girls' blonde locks cascade down their smock-clad shoulders, adding a touch of innocence to their forlorn demeanor. They are seated on clogs - a symbol of their peasant background - further emphasizing their connection to the land. The artist skillfully captures not only the physical appearance but also the emotional depth of these country girls. Their somber countenances evoke feelings of empathy and curiosity within us as viewers. Through this remarkable piece, Frederic invites us into an intimate moment frozen in time; he allows us to glimpse into the lives and emotions of these young Walloon sisters. It serves as a powerful reminder that even amidst hardship and melancholia, human connections can provide comfort and strength.
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