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The Death of Albine, 1898 (oil on canvas)
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The Death of Albine, 1898 (oil on canvas)
5979729 The Death of Albine, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Collier, John (1850-1934); 137.2x182.9 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: This painting is based on the tragic climax of Emile Zola's 1874 anti-clerical novel The Sin of Father Mouret, the fifth novel in the author's twenty-volume series Les Rougon-Macquart. Set in a small provincial town, Albine, its female protagonist, is an uneducated and fanciful young girl who falls in love with the neurotic Father Mouret. Suffering from amnesia, he consummates a passionate romance with her, but when his memory returns is wracked by guilt and abandons her.); © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection; Gifted by the executors of Professor William Smart, 1921
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The Death of Albine, 1898
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is a captivating oil painting by John Collier that depicts the tragic climax of Emile Zola's novel, "The Sin of Father Mouret". The painting showcases the emotional turmoil and heartbreak experienced by its female protagonist, Albine. Set in a small provincial town, Albine is an uneducated and fanciful young girl who falls deeply in love with the neurotic Father Mouret. In this poignant scene, we witness Albine lying on her deathbed surrounded by delicate rose petals. The room exudes melancholia as sadness fills the air. Through Collier's masterful brushstrokes, we can almost feel the weight of unhappiness and forlornness that engulfs Albine's fragile existence. The artist beautifully captures both the physical and emotional aspects of this heartbreaking moment. We can sense Albine's vulnerability as she lies motionless on the bed while wild roses symbolize her fleeting youth and innocence. Collier skillfully brings to life Zola's narrative through his evocative portrayal of emotions. This artwork serves as a reminder of love lost, heartbreak endured, and the fragility of human existence. "The Death of Albine" not only pays homage to Zola's literary masterpiece but also stands alone as a powerful work that explores themes such as passion, guilt, abandonment, and ultimately death itself. It serves as a testament to Collier's artistic prowess in capturing complex human emotions within his paintings.
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