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Woman on a Chaise Longue
Sketch of a woman lying on chaise longue. Drawn to accompany the line She cast herself anew upon the couch with all her costly finery crumpled and disarranged, and cried herself into a mood of strong disregard for anything from the short story First Person Singular by David Christie Murray. Date: 1885
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1800s Aristocracy Aristocrat Chaise Christie Finery Lays Longue Lying Murray Singular Lain
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This evocative sketch captures the melancholic essence of a woman in the midst of a profound emotional upheaval, as depicted in David Christie Murray's short story "First Person Singular." The woman, dressed in the opulent finery of the Victorian aristocracy, lies crumpled and disheveled on a chaise longue, her once pristine dress now a testament to her emotional turmoil. The long, flowing lines of the chaise longue contrast sharply with the woman's disheveled appearance, emphasizing the stark contrast between her former elegance and her current state of despair. The year is 1885, and the 19th century aristocracy is at the height of its opulence and grandeur. Yet, amidst this wealth and luxury, the woman finds herself consumed by her own emotions, casting herself anew upon the couch with a disregard for her costly finery and the expectations of society. The tears streaming down her face add to the air of sadness and introspection that envelops the scene. This poignant image, with its intricate details and expressive use of line and form, invites the viewer to delve deeper into the woman's story and the emotions that drive her. The sketch, drawn by an unknown artist, is a testament to the power of art to capture the human experience in all its complexity and depth. The sketch, which dates back to 1885, is part of the Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. It offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when the weight of societal expectations and the emotional struggles of the individual were intricately intertwined.
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