The Broken Vase

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The Broken Vase

An oil painting showing a seated mother wearing a pink dress, inspecting a large vase, which appears to be broken, with a sheeping looking boy standing nearby. Date: circa 1917

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Media ID 32242828

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Appears Auld Broken Gallery Inspecting Muir Nearby Possession Vase

EDITORS COMMENTS
Title: The Broken Vase, Circa 1917, Oil Painting by James Muir Auld This evocative oil painting, titled "The Broken Vase," dates back to circa 1917, and is a poignant depiction of a mother's quiet moment of reflection. The seated woman, dressed in a delicate pink gown, cradles the remnants of a once beautiful vase in her hands. Her expression is a mixture of sadness and determination, as she carefully examines the shattered pieces. The large vase, which once held vibrant flowers, now lies in ruins, a symbol of loss and impermanence. The boy, with a sheeping look on his face, stands nearby, observing his mother's contemplative moment. The scene is bathed in soft, natural light, which filters in through the window, casting a warm glow over the room. The painting is part of the March of the Women Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, and is a testament to the emotional depth and intricacy of Scottish painter James Muir Auld's work. The broken vase serves as a reminder of the fragility of possessions and the enduring strength of the human spirit. This powerful image invites the viewer to reflect on the complexities of loss, love, and the passage of time.

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