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A Boy with an Empty Birdcage, (oil on canvas)
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A Boy with an Empty Birdcage, (oil on canvas)
651234 A Boy with an Empty Birdcage, (oil on canvas) by Charpentier, Jean Baptiste (or Joseph) (1728-1806); 47x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boy with an Empty Birdcage. Jean-Baptiste Charpentier (1728-1806). Oil on canvas. 47 x 37.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23012234
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082012upload 18th Century Painting Absence Animal Home Arm Raised Arms Raised Bare Feet Barefoot Bird Cage Birdcage Breeches Britches Charpentier Continental Pictures Deserted Emptiness Empty Feet Foot Late 18th Century Late Eighteenth Century Looking Up Loss Natural Phenomena Negative Concept One Boy Only Raised Arm Shirt Straw Hat White Color 19th Century Painting Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Headwear
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A Boy with an Empty Birdcage
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is a captivating oil painting by Jean Baptiste Charpentier. The artwork, measuring 47x37.5 cm, depicts a young boy standing outdoors in the countryside. Dressed in traditional French attire of the late 18th century, he wears breeches and a shirt while being barefoot and donning a straw hat. The focal point of the painting is the empty birdcage held by the boy's raised arm. This negative concept symbolizes emptiness and longing for freedom. With his arms raised and eyes looking up, it seems as though he yearns for something beyond what can be contained within that cage. The serene natural surroundings add to the tranquility of this scene, with trees and rocks forming a picturesque backdrop. The artist's skillful use of color brings life to every detail - from the vibrant white clothing to the subtle shades of green in nature. This 19th-century masterpiece captures not only a moment frozen in time but also evokes emotions within viewers who contemplate its meaning. It serves as a reminder that sometimes we long for liberation from our own constraints or seek fulfillment beyond what we currently possess. Displayed here is just one print from Fine Art Finder's extensive collection, showcasing renowned artworks throughout history.
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