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Anxious Moments, 1871 (oil on canvas)
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Anxious Moments, 1871 (oil on canvas)
659857 Anxious Moments, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Rossi, Alexander M. (1840-1916); 71.2x92 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22612126
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072012upload 1870s 1871 Anxiety Anxious Awaiting Behaviour British Art Doorway English Art English Artist Five People Footstool Mature Mature Adult Maturity Medium Group Medium Group Of People Middle Aged Moment One Animal Open Repose Rest Resting Rossi Seating Stool Taking A Rest Temperament Tool Victorian Pictures Wait Waiting 19th Century Painting Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Interior Decoration
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Anxious Moments, 1871
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is a captivating oil painting by Alexander M. Rossi that captures the essence of anticipation and unease in a nineteenth-century interior setting. The artist skillfully portrays a scene filled with human emotions and subtle details. In this composition, we find ourselves inside a well-appointed room where time seems to stand still. A group of individuals, both men and women, are seated on various stools and chairs, their postures reflecting their anxious temperament. Among them is a mature adult taking respite on a footstool while an elegant lady sits nearby with her loyal dog at her feet. The open doorway reveals glimpses of daylight streaming through the window, indicating it is daytime outside. The meticulous attention to detail in the furniture and decor transports us back to Victorian times when such interiors were common. Rossi's masterful brushwork brings life to each character as they wait patiently for something or someone yet unknown. Their expressions convey restlessness mixed with hopefulness, creating an atmosphere charged with anticipation. This remarkable piece showcases British art from the late nineteenth century and exemplifies European artistic techniques prevalent during that era. Through his use of color, light, and composition, Rossi invites viewers into this intimate moment frozen in time—a snapshot capturing the universal experience of waiting anxiously for what lies ahead. As we gaze upon "Anxious Moments" we cannot help but be drawn into its narrative—the story unfolding within these walls—leaving us intrigued by the untold stories behind each individual present in this evocative scene.
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