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Countess de Pourtales, the Former Mrs, 1876 (oil on canvas)
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Countess de Pourtales, the Former Mrs, 1876 (oil on canvas)
1199637 Countess de Pourtales, the Former Mrs, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 116.3x75.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22309544
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1870s 1876 Accessories Background Behaviour Bereavement Black Color Black Colour Brown Background Brown Hair Brunette Countess Dark Hair Demure Direct Gaze Downcast English Art English Artist Exhausted Exhaustion Expression Facial Expression Famous Person Fatigue Female Garment Grief Grieving Ground Hair Style Hair Up Heartbroken Historical Figure Historical Personality Looking At Camera Melancholia Melancholy Millais Mourn Mournful Muff Negative Concept Olden Time Personal Accessory Pre Raphaelite Art Pride Proud Raphaelite Sir John Everett Millais Sleepy Solemn Somber Somnolance Somnolence Sorrow Temperament Tired Tired Out Tiredness Titled Person Victorian Art Weary Widow Woman Alone Accessory Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Headwear Mourning Portrait Style Portraiture Pre Raphaelite Sadness Young Woman
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This portrait, titled "Countess de Pourtales, the Former Mrs" painted by John Everett Millais in 1876, captures the essence of a woman consumed by sorrow and weariness. The Countess stands before us with an air of melancholia, her brown hair cascading down her shoulders in contrast to her dark attire. Her direct gaze pierces through the canvas, inviting us into her world of mourning and heartbreak. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, as he skillfully portrays the countess's proud posture and elegant garments. The Countess de Pourtales exudes a sense of aristocracy and refinement, adorned with lace and accessories that speak to her elevated status. Yet beneath this facade lies a profound sadness that seems to weigh heavily on her weary shoulders. In this close-up view, we can almost feel the weight of fatigue etched onto her face. Her tired eyes reflect a lifetime of hardship and loss. It is as if she carries not only the burden of personal grief but also represents an entire era marked by melancholy. Millais' masterful use of color further enhances the somber mood surrounding this historical figure from late nineteenth-century England. This oil painting serves as both a testament to female resilience during difficult times and a poignant reminder that even those belonging to high society are not immune to life's hardships. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from our private collection, we cannot help but be captivated by its emotional depth and timeless beauty.
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