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A sitting Girl wearing a Spotted Blue Dress, 1914-15 (oil on canvas)
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A sitting Girl wearing a Spotted Blue Dress, 1914-15 (oil on canvas)
826803 A sitting Girl wearing a Spotted Blue Dress, 1914-15 (oil on canvas) by John, Gwen (1876-1939); 35.5x27.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A sitting Girl wearing a Spotted Blue Dress. Gwen John (1876-1939). Oil on canvas. Painted circa 1914-15. 35.5 x 27.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Welsh, out of copyright
Media ID 22739952
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
1914 Behaviour Brown Hair Brunette Contemplate Contemplating Contemplation Dark Hair Dressed Expression Facial Expression Female Garment Girl Alone Gwen John Hands Folded John Long Hair Looking Down Modern Traditional British One Girl Only Patterned Pensive Quiet Quietly Spotted Spotty Teen Teenage Girl Teenager Temperament Thought Wearing 19th Century Painting Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Portrait Style Portraiture Thinking Youthful
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This print showcases Gwen John's exquisite oil painting titled "A sitting Girl wearing a Spotted Blue Dress". Painted around 1914-15, this intimate portrait captures the essence of a young teenage girl lost in contemplation. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, as she skillfully portrays the subject's pensive expression and thoughtful posture. The girl, dressed in a spotted blue dress, exudes an air of quiet elegance. Her brown hair cascades down her shoulders, framing her face with a touch of modern traditional British beauty. With hands folded and eyes looking downward, she appears deep in thought, inviting viewers to wonder about the nature of her contemplation. The composition is simple yet powerful – a close-up three-quarter length portrait that allows us to focus on the girl alone. The patterned garment adds visual interest and enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the artwork. Gwen John's talent shines through this remarkable piece as she masterfully captures not only physical attributes but also emotions and inner thoughts. This photograph beautifully preserves her artistic vision for generations to come. Displayed against a plain background inside what seems like an artist's studio setting, this portrait invites us into the world of youth and introspection. It serves as a timeless reminder of both Gwen John's exceptional skills as an artist and the universal experience of contemplating life at any age or era.
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