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After the Masked Ball, 1871 (oil on canvas)
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After the Masked Ball, 1871 (oil on canvas)
659021 After the Masked Ball, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Chaplin, Charles Joshua (1825-91); 75.5x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Masked Ball. Charles Chaplin (1825-1891). Oil on canvas. Dated Paris 1871. 75.5 x 44.5cm); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23294940
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072012upload 1870s 1871 Academi Academic Art Academic Style After The Ball Aftermath Apocalypse Apocalyptic Apocalyptical Chaplin Charles Chaplin Decanter Direct Gaze Domestic Staff Holy Bible Housekeeper Ile De France Kitchenware Looking At Camera Masked Ball One Person Only Service Staff Tray Untidy Using Hands White Color 19th Century European Art Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Headwear Occupation Portrait Style Portraiture Young Woman
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After the Masked Ball, 1871" is a captivating oil painting by British artist Charles Joshua Chaplin. This exquisite artwork, measuring 75.5x44.5 cm, depicts a scene of aftermath and contemplation following an extravagant masked ball in Paris during the late 19th century. In this portrait-style composition, we see a solitary female figure standing elegantly amidst an untidy room. Dressed in a beautiful bonnet and fine apparel, she gazes directly at the camera with a sense of poise and introspection. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, capturing the intricate folds of her dress and the delicate features of her face. The atmosphere portrayed in this painting exudes both mystery and solemnity. The decanter on the table hints at indulgence while also symbolizing fleeting pleasures that come to an end. With biblical references subtly woven into the narrative, Chaplin invites viewers to reflect upon themes of apocalypse and spirituality. This stunning piece showcases Chaplin's mastery of academic art style prevalent during that era. His use of color palette emphasizes white hues which further enhance the ethereal quality of this composition. After years spent hidden away in private collections, "After the Masked Ball" now emerges as a testament to Chaplin's artistic brilliance and his ability to capture profound human emotions through paint on canvas.
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