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The Lament of Jephthahs Daughter, 1871 (oil on canvas)
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The Lament of Jephthahs Daughter, 1871 (oil on canvas)
827360 The Lament of Jephthahs Daughter, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Hicks, George Elgar (1824-1914); 122x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lament of Jephthahs Daughter. George Elgar Hicks (1824-1914). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1871. 122 x 76.2cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
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1870s 1871 Accessories Background People Bereavement Bracelet Brown Hair Brunette Bystander Dark Dark Hair Despair Downcast English Art English Artist Expression Eyes Closed Facial Expression Grief Grieving Hair Ornament Hands Clasped Heartbroken Holy Bible Israelite Jephthah Jewelery Jewellry Jewlery Lament Long Hair Looking Up Melancholia Melancholy Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Mourn Mournful Negative Concept Orange Orange Coloured Outer Garment Personal Accessory Religious Observance Ribbon Robe Sacrifice Sacrificial Setting Setting Sun Sorrow Sun Set Sunrise Sunset Woman Alone 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Accessory Artist British British Artist George Elgar Hicks Hicks Jewel Jewels Mourning Portrait Style Portraiture Sadness Young Woman
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The Lament of Jephthah's Daughter, painted in 1871 by George Elgar Hicks, is a poignant portrayal of biblical grief and despair. This oil on canvas masterpiece measures 122x76.2 cm and belongs to a private collection. The painting captures the heartbroken figure of Jephthah's daughter, a tragic character from the Old Testament. Standing in a rural landscape at sunset, she is depicted in close-up portrait style with her dark brown hair cascading down her shoulders. Her mournful expression and posture convey profound sadness as she gazes upwards. Hicks skillfully portrays the young woman's anguish through his meticulous attention to detail. The fine artistry is evident in every brushstroke, capturing the texture of her clothing and jewelry - symbols of her status and beauty that now seem meaningless amidst her sorrow. Surrounded by bystanders who observe her mourning from afar, this scene evokes deep melancholia. The artist masterfully uses color to enhance the emotional impact; shades of red and orange create an atmosphere of despair against the backdrop of a fading sun. This mid-19th century work exemplifies Hicks' talent for capturing human emotion within religious themes. Through his artistic interpretation, he invites viewers to reflect upon themes such as sacrifice, loss, and grief that resonate across time.
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