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Preparing for the Ball, 1894 (oil on canvas)
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Preparing for the Ball, 1894 (oil on canvas)
BAL98600 Preparing for the Ball, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Mochi, Giovanni (1829-c.1892); 80x61 cm; Private Collection; Gemalde Mensing
Media ID 22666402
© Gemalde Mensing / Bridgeman Images
Basin Dressing Table Mirror Pearls Pink Roses White Dress
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In this oil on canvas painting titled "Preparing for the Ball, 1894" artist Giovanni Mochi takes us back to a bygone era of elegance and refinement. The scene is set in an opulent interior, where a young woman is meticulously getting ready for a grand ball. Every detail in the room speaks of luxury and femininity. On the dressing table, delicate perfume bottles stand alongside a vase filled with pink roses, exuding their sweet fragrance into the air. A lace-trimmed white dress hangs gracefully from a chair while pearls are carefully arranged on top of it. The mirror reflects the woman's image as she gazes at her own reflection, ensuring that every strand of hair is perfectly coiffed and every feature impeccably adorned. A jug and basin nearby hint at her earlier ablutions before this momentous occasion. A beautiful painting adorns one wall, adding another layer of artistry to this already exquisite setting. The soft lighting casts gentle shadows across the room, creating an atmosphere of anticipation and excitement. "Preparing for the Ball" captures not only a specific moment but also embodies timeless notions of beauty and grace. It invites us to imagine ourselves transported into this enchanting world where attention to detail reigns supreme and dreams come true under sparkling chandeliers.
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