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A Young Fishergirl by the Sea, 1884 (pencil and watercolour)
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A Young Fishergirl by the Sea, 1884 (pencil and watercolour)
828460 A Young Fishergirl by the Sea, 1884 (pencil and watercolour) by Smith, Carlton Alfred (1853-1946); 40.4x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Fishergirl by the Sea. Carlton Alfred Smith (1853-1946). Pencil and watercolour. Signed and dated 1884. 40.4 x 29.5cm.); Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25210226
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A Young Fishergirl by the Sea, 1884
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is a captivating pencil and watercolour print that beautifully captures the essence of nineteenth-century coastal life. Created by British artist Carlton Alfred Smith in 1884, this artwork showcases his exceptional talent for detail and emotion. In this piece, we see a young fishergirl seated on a rock along the shoreline. Her bare feet are firmly planted on the ground as she gazes away into the distance, perhaps lost in her own thoughts or dreaming of adventures beyond her current reality. Dressed in a simple blouse and skirt, she represents both vulnerability and resilience amidst her impoverished circumstances. The artist's use of soft pink hues adds a touch of delicacy to this otherwise harsh depiction of poverty. The inclusion of nautical equipment such as a lobster pot further emphasizes the girl's connection to her environment and livelihood. Smith masterfully captures not only the physical appearance but also the emotional state of his subject. Through subtle details like posture and facial expression, he conveys an underlying sense of hardship and oppression experienced by many during this era. This print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and social commentary on Victorian society's treatment of its most vulnerable members. It reminds us to appreciate our natural spaces while raising awareness about social issues that persist even today. Photo © Christies Images (artist British, nineteenth century) from Fine Art Finder
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