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The Nut Brown Maid, 1902 (oil on canvas)
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The Nut Brown Maid, 1902 (oil on canvas)
989570 The Nut Brown Maid, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); 99x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nut Brown Maid. Joseph Edward Southall (1861-1944). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1902. 99 x 65.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23304146
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1902 20th Century Painting Affair Attempt Attendant Attendants Aversion Background People Bystander Cleaner Cleaning Lady Courting Courtship Dating Domestic Staff Effort Endeavour Four People Gesture Gesturing Governess Hand Gesture Hand Movement Hands Clasped Hood Hooded Housekeeper Housemaid Ignoring Incopyright Joseph Edward Southall Leg Raised Legs Raised Looking Away Maidservant Mediaeval Pose Posed Posing Relationship Service Serving Maid Small Group Small Group Of People Southall Staff Turning Away Wooing Young Man Young Men 19th Century European Art Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Headwear Maid Occupation Young Woman
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The Nut Brown Maid, 1902
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is a captivating oil painting by Joseph Edward Southall that beautifully captures a scene of courtship and romance in the early 20th century. The painting depicts a small group of people, with the focus on a young man and a serving maid. The young man, dressed in fine apparel, gazes affectionately at the maid while she looks away with an air of aversion. The composition is carefully posed, with the maid's legs raised and her hands clasped together in a gesture of modesty. In the background, other bystanders observe this tender moment unfold. The artist skillfully portrays the emotions and dynamics between these characters through their body language and facial expressions. The setting has medieval undertones, evident from the clothing worn by all individuals present. The maid wears a hooded garment reminiscent of mediaeval times while attending to her duties as others go about their business. Southall's attention to detail and use of vibrant colors bring this romantic encounter to life on canvas. "The Nut Brown Maid" invites viewers into an intimate world where love blossoms amidst societal norms and expectations. This print captures every brushstroke of Southall's masterpiece, allowing art enthusiasts to appreciate its beauty up close. It serves as both a visual delight for admirers of fine art and an insightful glimpse into early 20th-century relationships and courtship customs.
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