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Servant-Girl and Policeman, 1905. Creator: Ivar Arosenius
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Servant-Girl and Policeman, 1905. Creator: Ivar Arosenius
Servant-Girl and Policeman, 1905
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Arosenius Ivar Arosenius Ivar Axel Henrik Flirtation Flirting Ivar Arosenius Ivar Axel Henrik Arosenius Police Officer Policeman Servant Servants Tobacco Tobacco Shop Tobacconist Watercolour And Gouache National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
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Servant-Girl and Policeman" is a captivating watercolour and gouache painting by the Swedish artist Ivar Arosenius, created in the early 1900s. This intriguing work of art, now housed in the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, invites viewers to delve into the rich tapestry of everyday life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The painting depicts a scene on a bustling Stockholm street, where a young servant girl, dressed in a simple blue uniform, stands outside a tobacco shop. She is engrossed in a playful conversation with a policeman, who is leaning against the wall of a nearby building, his stern expression softened by the interchange. The policeman, with his neatly trimmed mustache and serious demeanor, seems to be enjoying the unexpected moment of levity in his day. The artist masterfully employs a vibrant color palette to bring the scene to life. The reds and oranges of the tobacco shop's sign and the blue of the servant's uniform contrast beautifully with the muted tones of the buildings and the grayish hues of the street. The use of gouache adds texture and depth to the painting, making the scene feel alive and tangible. The concept of flirtation and the interplay between the servant and the policeman adds an element of intrigue to the painting. The servant girl's coy smile and the policeman's amused expression hint at a moment of connection between the two, suggesting that even in the most mundane of settings, human connection can blossom. This painting is a testament to Ivar Arosenius's keen observation of the world around him and his ability to capture the essence of everyday life in a way that continues to captivate viewers more than a century later. The Nationalmuseum in Stockholm is proud to preserve and share this important work of Swedish heritage art with the world.
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