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"Le Petit Minet", by W. L. Thomas...exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours, 1865. Creator: William Luson Thomas
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"Le Petit Minet", by W. L. Thomas...exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours, 1865. Creator: William Luson Thomas
"Le Petit Minet", by W. L. Thomas, from the exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours, 1865. 'Mr. Thomas's ability as an engraver, before he made his debut as a painter in water colours, can scarcely be unknown to the readers of this Journal...Almost as vividly as if we saw them, do these children stand out against the sunlighted wall of that crazy old fisherman's cottage (as we infer it to be by the haddock drying against the wall) the girl with the quaint, old-fashioned mob-cap; the earrings, shawl, jerkin, and short petticoat of the full-grown Picardy fishwoman; the miniature matelot, clad, not less precociously, in his great red worsted cap, coarse, shrunken blue overshirt, and baggy, pieced-out, tar-begrimed, and polished trousers...Though beyond the doll period, the little matron must needs have something to nurse, so, in default of a baby sister, she cradles the family kitten in her arms; and the boy, sea-urchin as he is, unable to restrain his mischievous - but, as we see by his expression, hardly cruel - propensities, teases tiny pussy by tickling her ears with a straw, an experiment in natural history to which that little animal will probably ere long make some sharp opposition'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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**A Delightful Scene of Childhood Innocence**
This charming print, "Le Petit Minet," captures a tender moment in time as two young children play together against the warm backdrop of an old fisherman's cottage. The artist, W.L. Thomas, brings to life these endearing figures with remarkable detail and nuance.
The older child, dressed in traditional Picardy attire, cradles a family kitten in her arms while her younger companion teases it with a straw, their expressions filled with joy and mischief. This delightful scene is reminiscent of simpler times when childhood innocence was cherished without the distractions of modern life.
Thomas's ability as an engraver shines through his watercolor work, transporting us to this idyllic setting where children can be carefree and playful. The print is a testament to Thomas's skill in capturing the essence of everyday moments with warmth and humor.
This image, taken from the exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours (1865), showcases Thomas's talent for evoking emotions through his art. "Le Petit Minet" is an enchanting reminder of childhood's simple joys and a celebration of life's precious moments.
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