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Portrait of Gardenia, three quarter length, 1915 (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of Gardenia, three quarter length, 1915 (oil on canvas)
656979 Portrait of Gardenia, three quarter length, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Gardenia, three quarter length. Sir William Orpen (1878-1931). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1915. 50 1/2 x 40 1/4in. Gardenia St. George, later lady Gunston. She had just discovered that the artist was having an affair with her mother Evelyn St George, and was very upset.); Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright
Media ID 23304864
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
012012upload 1915 20th Century Painting Artist Irish Background Black Background Blond Blonde Blonde Hair Body Type Darkness Direct Gaze Evening Dress Evening Wear Fair Fair Haired Gardenia Ground Hand On Hip Hands On Hips Irish Artist Looking At Camera Modern Traditional British Orpen Pose Posed Posing Short Hair Sir William Orpen Slender Slim Three Quarter William Orpen Woman Alone Apparel Ethnic Origin Hair Style Portraiture Young Woman
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The captivating portrait titled "Portrait of Gardenia, three quarter length, 1915" by Sir William Orpen tells a story that goes beyond the brushstrokes. In this oil on canvas masterpiece, we see Gardenia St. George standing with an air of elegance and vulnerability. Her fair hair cascades down her shoulders as she gazes directly at the camera with a directness that demands attention. But there is more to this image than meets the eye. The print captures a moment of turmoil in Gardenia's life - she has just discovered that Orpen, the artist behind this stunning portrayal, was having an affair with her own mother Evelyn St George. This revelation has left her visibly upset and it shows in her posture and expression. Orpen's mastery shines through in his ability to capture not only Gardenia's physical beauty but also the emotional complexity beneath the surface. The dark background serves as a stark contrast to the delicate floral pattern adorning Gardenia's evening dress, symbolizing both darkness and light within her world. This portrait stands as a testament to Orpen's skill as an Irish artist and his ability to convey depth and emotion through paintbrush strokes. It invites us into a moment frozen in time - one filled with secrets, betrayal, and raw human emotion.
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