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Joyce. A portrait oil painting of Joyce, a young woman wearing a beaded necklace
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Joyce. A portrait oil painting of Joyce, a young woman wearing a beaded necklace
A portrait oil painting of Joyce, a young woman wearing a beaded necklace and a blue headband, a cloak or blanket is covering her, falling down at the shoulder. Date: circa 1922
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Beaded Blanket Cloak Covering Falling Headband Howard Joyce Necklace Shoulder Somerville 1922 Volume
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This evocative portrait captures the enigmatic beauty and quiet strength of Joyce, a young woman of the early 20th century. Dressed in a simple yet elegant outfit, Joyce wears a beaded necklace and a blue headband that accentuate her delicate features and expressive eyes. The painting's rich color palette, dominated by the deep blue of her headband and the warm tones of her cloak or blanket, creates a sense of depth and mystery. The cloak, which falls down at her shoulder, adds an air of intrigue and allures the viewer to uncover the story behind Joyce's enchanting gaze. The painting, created in oil on canvas, is believed to date back to circa 1922, a time when women's roles were undergoing significant changes. This portrait is part of the March of the Women Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, a vast archive of historical images that offers a glimpse into the past. The collection, which includes over 16,000 images, is a treasure trove of visual stories that document the social, political, and cultural history of the 19th and 20th centuries. Volume 16 of Howard Somerville's "March of the Women" series, which features this painting, was published in 1923 and documented the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom. The title of the series and the context in which this portrait was published suggest that Joyce may have been a woman who defied societal norms and fought for her rights, making her an inspiring figure for women's rights advocates and history enthusiasts alike.
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