Meisje met pop (1873)
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"Meisje met pop" (Girl with Doll) is a captivating 1873 painting by Lucien Pissarro, showcasing the tender innocence of childhood through subtle yet expressive detailing. The artwork presents a young girl seated thoughtfully on a draped stool, holding a cherished doll close to her. Pissarro renders the scene with a soft, pastel palette that imbues the canvas with a gentle, dream-like quality.The girl is depicted in a serene pose, suggesting a moment of introspection or nurturing care for her toy. Her blue attire contrasts warmly against the orange tones of the stool, while her striped socks add a playful touch to the composition. The background's abstract blend of colors enhances the focal point—the interaction between the child and the doll, emphasizing a universal theme of youthful attachment and imaginative play.This painting not only reflects Pissarro's skill in capturing everyday moments with emotional depth but also serves as a window into the simple yet profound world of a child.
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Lucien Pissarro was a landscape painter, printmaker, wood engraver and designer and printer of fine books. His landscape paintings employ techniques of Impressionism and Neo-Impressionism, but he also exhibited with Les XX. Apart from his landscapes he painted a few still lifes and family portraits. Until 1890 he worked in France, but thereafter was based in Britain.