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"The Village Belle" - by H. Schlesinger, from the exhibition at the French Gallery, 1876. Engraving of a painting....Herr H
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"The Village Belle" - by H. Schlesinger, from the exhibition at the French Gallery, 1876. Engraving of a painting....Herr H
"The Village Belle" - by H. Schlesinger, from the exhibition at the French Gallery, 1876. Engraving of a painting....Herr H. Schlesinger seems to have broken, or to be intending to break, comparatively new ground...Here...we have a rustic beauty of no marked nationality. But why is the belle of the village seated alone in this leafy retreat, nibbling the stalk of a flower with an air so sweetly pensive, if not disconsolate? For whom has she plucked that pretty basketful of flowers? Is this a trysting-place, and doth the expected one not come? These are questions which are in the po "The Village Belle" - by H. Schlesinger, from the exhibition at the French Gallery, 1876. Engraving of a painting....Herr H. Schlesinger seems to have broken, or to be intending to break, comparatively new ground...Here...we have a rustic beauty of no marked nationality. But why is the belle of the village seated alone in this leafy retreat, nibbling the stalk of a flower with an air so sweetly pensive, if not disconsolate? For whom has she plucked that pretty basketful of flowers? Is this a trysting-place, and doth the expected one not come? These are questions which are in the poetical province of the painter to ask; but which we hold it is our duly to leave to the ingenuity, discernment, fancy, and sympathy of our readers to answer each for him or her self'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
This image could have imperfections as it's either historical or reportage.
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The Village Belle
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- A Captivating Enigma This enchanting print of "The Village Belle" by H. Schlesinger, showcased at the renowned French Gallery in 1876, captures a moment of profound mystery and longing. The delicate engraving of this painting presents us with a rustic beauty whose nationality remains elusive. Seated alone amidst the lush foliage of a secluded retreat, the belle appears lost in her own world as she delicately nibbles on the stalk of a flower. Her expression is one of sweet pensiveness, tinged perhaps with an underlying sense of desolation. Why does she find herself in this leafy sanctuary? For whom has she gathered that charming basketful of flowers? Is this place meant for secret rendezvous, yet her anticipated companion fails to arrive? These poignant questions arise within the poetic realm that Herr H. Schlesinger skillfully evokes through his brushstrokes. However, it is now our duty to entrust their answers to the imagination and empathy of each individual viewer. Published in "Illustrated London News" back then, this image continues to captivate audiences today through Alamy's impeccable reproduction. Its timeless allure invites us into a world where emotions are left unsaid but keenly felt. As we gaze upon this intriguing scene frozen in time, we become partakers in its narrative—interpreting its hidden depths and unraveling its secrets alongside our fellow admirers. "The Village Belle" forever suspended between reality and reverie, beckons us to explore beyond what meets the eye—to delve into realms where art intertwines with life itself—and ultimately discover our own personal truths within its enigmatic charm.
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