Two stylized female figures with clock in hand (1868)

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In this painting, there are two female figures designed in a highly stylized, almost abstract manner. Each figure holds a clock in her hands, positioned centrally at the bottom of the composition. The figures, appearing to be mirror images of each other, have long flowing hair that swirls around and integrates with the background motifs, symbolizing perhaps the passage of time and its seamless flow into life’s continuum. The background is rich in celestial imagery, including a prominent crescent moon and stars, which could imply a cosmological or mystical setting. The use of bold lines to outline the figures and the elements, along with the limited yet striking color palette—yellows, blues, and the natural color of the paper—enhances the mystical and symbolic nature of the work.

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Jan Toorop (1858–1928) was a 19-century Dutch-Javanese painter who extensively experimented with different artistic styles ranging from Realism, Impressionism, Symbolism and Art Nouveau to Pointillism. He was famous for using highly stylized slim figures and dynamic lines that were influenced by Indonesian motifs and curvilinear lines. His most famous poster artwork “Delft Salad Oil”, commissioned by The Dutch Oil Company, became so iconic that the Dutch Art Nouveau painting style is given the nickname "the salad oil style". Despite the fact that Toorop's expertise was in producing designs for marketing and advertisements, he also produced a number of fine art pieces that dealt with darker subjects including the human physche and emotions.