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Head study for The Nun, c. 1870 (w / c & gouache on paper)
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Head study for The Nun, c. 1870 (w / c & gouache on paper)
PNH351017 Head study for The Nun, c. 1870 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Claxton, Adelaide (1835-c.1905); 34.2x28.6 cm; National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; (add.info.: Previously attributed to Charles Alston Collins (1828-73)
Signed with AC monogram, lower right
Provenance: Bought at auction in the United States, by an American private dealer; sold to Peter Nahum. Leicester Galleries, London; purchased from Peter Nahum as by Charles Allston Collins on June 13, 2006; donated to the National Gallery of Canada in 2018.); Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22947066
© Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London / Bridgeman Images
Closed Contemplation Eyes Habit Innocence Pensive Piety Pious Pportrait Reflect Reflexion Serene Serenity Sister Thought Vignette Virginal Only One Person Thinking
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This print showcases the exquisite "Head study for The Nun" by Adelaide Claxton, created around 1870. Measuring 34.2x28.6 cm, this watercolor and gouache on paper artwork is housed in the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario. Originally attributed to Charles Alston Collins, this piece bears Claxton's signature monogram "AC" in the lower right corner. Its provenance reveals an intriguing journey - purchased at auction in the United States by an American private dealer before being acquired by Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries in London. Eventually, it found its rightful place within the National Gallery of Canada's collection as a donation from Nahum himself. The image portrays a female figure adorned with a nun's habit, emanating serenity and piety through her closed eyes and contemplative expression. Her oval-shaped face exudes innocence and purity while conveying deep thought and reflection. This 19th-century vignette encapsulates not only religious symbolism but also explores themes of femininity and spirituality. The nun becomes a symbol of devotion amidst wildlife imagery that adds depth to the composition. Adelaide Claxton's skillful brushwork brings life to this remarkable painting, capturing both physical likeness and inner emotions with precision. This head study invites viewers into a world of tranquility and introspection, reminding us of the power art holds to evoke profound thoughts and feelings within us all.
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