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The Love Letter, 1889 (oil on panel)
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The Love Letter, 1889 (oil on panel)
989375 The Love Letter, 1889 (oil on panel) by Rickelt, Carl (19th Century); 50.2x39.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Love Letter. Carl Rickelt (19th Century). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1889. 50.2 x 39.1cm.); Photo © Christies Images; German, out of copyright
Media ID 25146696
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1880s 1889 Accessories Cabbage Cabbage Leaf Cabbage Leaves Communicate Communicating Direct Gaze Expression Facial Expression Kitchen Looking At Camera Love Letter Mail Personal Accessory Post Postal Service Smile Vegetable Vegetables Woman Alone 19th Century European Art Accessory Ethnic Origin Headwear Interior Decoration Oil On Panel Portrait Style Portraiture Summer Clothes
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The Love Letter, 1889
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by Carl Rickelt is a captivating oil painting that beautifully captures the essence of love and anticipation. In this exquisite portrait style artwork, we are transported to a cozy nineteenth-century interior where time seems to stand still. The focal point of the painting is a young woman seated at a table near an open window, bathed in soft daylight. With a gentle smile on her face, she holds an opened letter in her hands - the love letter that has captured her heart. Dressed in elegant attire and adorned with accessories including a hat, she exudes grace and poise. Surrounding her are elements that add depth and detail to the scene - vegetables arranged artfully on the table, including cabbage leaves which lend color and texture. The room itself is tastefully decorated with furniture and decor from the late nineteenth century. Through this masterful composition, Rickelt invites us into an intimate moment of communication between two lovers separated by distance but connected through words. The woman's direct gaze towards the camera suggests vulnerability yet also strength as she eagerly awaits news from afar. "The Love Letter" serves as both a testament to timeless human emotions and as a celebration of 19th-century European artistry. It reminds us of the power of written words to bridge gaps in space and time while capturing our hearts forever.
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