Girls By The Sea

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Girls By The Sea

An oil painting portraying a pair of girls, one sitting on a dry stone wall, with a book on her lap, the spot overlooks an ocean shoreline in the background. Date: circa 1918

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Harriet Jellett Mainie Overlooks Pair Portraying Shoreline Spot Volume

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Title: Girls by the Sea, Circa 1918 - A Timeless Moment of Serenity and Contemplation This exquisite oil painting, titled "Girls by the Sea," dates back to circa 1918 and offers a captivating glimpse into the past. The artwork, created by the renowned Irish artist Mainie Jellett (1897-1990), portrays a pair of young girls enjoying a tranquil moment by the sea. The painting depicts one girl sitting gracefully on a dry stone wall, her legs crossed, as she immerses herself in the pages of a book. Her companion, dressed in a simple yet elegant dress, leans against the wall, her gaze fixed on the vast ocean shoreline stretching out before them. The girls' expressions convey a sense of peace and contentment, as if they have found solace in each other's company and the beauty of their surroundings. The painting's color palette is dominated by the soothing hues of the sea and sky, with the girls' outfits and the dry stone wall adding earthy tones to the composition. The girls' clothing and the old-fashioned book suggest an era long past, transporting us back to a simpler time. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of a magazine, its volume and April issue date visible, adding a touch of modernity to the otherwise idyllic setting. The girls' connection to the outside world is subtly hinted at through this detail, suggesting that even in the midst of nature's splendor, they remain aware of the passing of time and the world beyond their secluded spot. This evocative painting, part of the March of the Women Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, invites us to reflect on the enduring power of friendship and the simple pleasures of a day spent by the sea.

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