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Portrait of young girl with birdcage, c18th century. Creator: Hugues Taraval
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Portrait of young girl with birdcage, c18th century. Creator: Hugues Taraval
Portrait of young girl with birdcage, c18th century
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Birdcage Blonde Fair Leaning Leaning On Elbow Thoughtful National Museum Sweden Nationalmuseum Sweden Stockholm National Museum
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This exquisite 18th century portrait, titled "Portrait of a Young Girl with Birdcage," is a captivating masterpiece by the renowned French painter Hugues Taraval (1694-1736). The oil on canvas painting, dated back to the early 1700s, depicts a young blonde girl in a thoughtful and introspective pose, leaning on her elbow, with a birdcage placed beside her. The girl's delicate features, rosy cheeks, and intricately styled curls are rendered with remarkable precision and detail, evoking a sense of elegance and refinement. The inclusion of the birdcage adds an intriguing layer of symbolism to the portrait. Birds were often used as symbols of freedom and the transience of life in art of the time, while the cage represented confinement and the limitations of societal expectations. The juxtaposition of the birdcage and the girl's contemplative expression invites the viewer to ponder the complexities of youth and the tension between freedom and constraint. This portrait is a testament to Taraval's exceptional skill as a painter and his ability to capture the essence of his subject with depth and nuance. The painting is currently on display at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm, Sweden, where it continues to captivate audiences and inspire appreciation for the rich artistic heritage of the 18th century.
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