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A Mussel Gatherer, (pencil and watercolour with white heightening)
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A Mussel Gatherer, (pencil and watercolour with white heightening)
652070 A Mussel Gatherer, (pencil and watercolour with white heightening) by Caffieri, Hector (1847-1932); 35.6x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mussel Gatherer. Hector Caffieri (1847-1932). Pencil and watercolour with white heightening. 35.6 x 25.4cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
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122011upload Attitude Bare Feet Barefoot Blank Blond Blond Hair Blonde Blonde Hair Caffieri Copy Space Copyspace Defiant Fair Fair Haired Feet Foot Gatherer Girl Alone Hand On Hip Hands On Hips Hector Caffieri Heightened Heightening Mussel Natural Phenomena One Girl Only Pencil Pencil Drawing Seafood Shoes Teenage Girl Using Hands Water Color Water Colour 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Natural Space
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A Mussel Gatherer
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is a captivating 19th-century artwork by British artist Hector Caffieri. This pencil and watercolor piece, with white heightening, depicts a teenage girl standing alone on the coastline. With her fair hair flowing in the wind and hands confidently placed on her hips, she exudes an air of defiance and attitude. The young girl's bare feet firmly planted on the rocky shore symbolize her connection to nature as she engages in the ancient tradition of gathering mussels. Her blonde hair and caucasian ethnicity further emphasize her presence against the natural backdrop. Caffieri's meticulous attention to detail is evident in this full-length portrait, capturing not only the physical features but also the posture and expression of his subject. The use of watercolor adds depth and vibrancy to the scene, enhancing its overall beauty. This artwork invites viewers to contemplate themes such as independence, self-reliance, and our relationship with nature. It serves as a reminder that even in solitude, one can find strength and purpose. With its timeless appeal and masterful execution, "A Mussel Gatherer" stands as a testament to Caffieri's talent as well as an enduring representation of 19th-century European art.
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