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Woman with a parasol, c. 1895. Creator: Maillol, Aristide (1861-1944)
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Woman with a parasol, c. 1895. Creator: Maillol, Aristide (1861-1944)
Woman with a parasol, c. 1895. Found in the collection of the Musee d'Orsay, Paris
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This evocative oil on canvas painting, titled "Woman with a Parasol," was created by the renowned French artist Aristide Maillol in around 1895. The work is currently housed in the esteemed Musee d'Orsay in Paris. The painting captures the essence of the Belle Epoque era, with its focus on beauty, fashion, and leisure. The young woman in the painting is depicted wearing a stylish, flowing gown, reminiscent of the popular attire of the time. She holds a chapeau fantasque, or fancy parasol, shielding herself from the sun as she gazes out at the vast, tranquil seascape before her. The lighting in the painting is soft and dreamlike, casting a poetic glow over the scene. The woman's melancholic expression adds an air of loneliness and introspection to the image, despite the idyllic setting. The parasol, with its intricate design and delicate fabric, serves as a symbol of both protection and adornment. The painting's composition is reminiscent of the Symbolist movement, with its focus on emotion and the inner world of the subject. The woman's gaze is fixed on the distant horizon, suggesting a longing for something beyond the present moment. The sea and shore in the background add to the sense of serenity and contemplation. Maillol's masterful use of color and brushwork brings the scene to life, transporting the viewer to a bygone era of health resorts and holidays by the sea. The painting is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the essence of a moment in time, and to evoke feelings of beauty, longing, and melancholy.
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