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School House Door, (oil on canvas)
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School House Door, (oil on canvas)
985156 School House Door, (oil on canvas) by Mora, Francis Luis (1874-1940); 121.9x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: School House Door. Francis Luis Mora (1874-1940). Oil on canvas. 121.9 x 91.4cm.); Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22307442
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American Artist American Painting Artist American Direct Gaze Doorstep Doorway Firewood Five People Looking At Camera Medium Group Medium Group Of People Mora Neckwear Outer Garment Scarf Scarves School House Schoolhouse Snow Covered Snowy Teenage Girl Wintry One Room School Portrait Style Portraiture Youthful
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School House Door, an oil on canvas masterpiece by Francis Luis Mora, captures the essence of a wintry day in early 20th century America. The painting depicts a one-room schoolhouse with a group of children standing outside, bundled up in coats and scarves to brave the snowy weather. In the center of the composition stands a teenage girl, her direct gaze fixed upon the camera, exuding confidence and youthful energy. Mora's attention to detail is evident in his portrayal of each individual child, their postures and attire reflecting their unique personalities. The artist skillfully uses light and shadow to create depth and texture, emphasizing the snow-covered landscape surrounding the schoolhouse. The painting evokes nostalgia for a simpler time when education took place in small community schools like this one. It serves as a reminder of our shared history and highlights the importance of education in shaping young minds. This portrait-style artwork invites viewers to step into its world – where children gather around firewood at the doorstep, ready to enter through that inviting door into knowledge-filled classrooms. Mora's School House Door is not just an exquisite piece of American art but also an enduring symbol of childhood innocence and curiosity.
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