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The Parting Cheer, (oil on canvas)
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The Parting Cheer, (oil on canvas)
991263 The Parting Cheer, (oil on canvas) by O Neil, Henry Nelson (1817-80); 132x186 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parting Cheer. Henry Nelson O Neil (1817-80). Oil on canvas. 132 x 186cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22493590
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Bound British Art British Pictures 1500 1850 Cheering Crying Departed Departing Departure Downcast Gesture Gesturing Hand Gesture Hand Movement Heartbroken In Tears Large Group Leave Leaving Melancholia Melancholy Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Mood Negative Concept Parting Pose Posed Posing Quay Quayside Sailor Setting Off Setting Out Sobbing Social Activity Water Transport Water Vehicle Water Vessel Waving Weeping 19th Century Painting Feeling Henry Nelson Oneil Sadness Youthful
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The Parting Cheer
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is a captivating oil painting by Henry Nelson O'Neil that depicts a poignant scene in the nineteenth century. The large group of people gathered on the quay, set against an outdoor backdrop, signifies a momentous departure. As the boat prepares to set off, emotions run high among the men, women, and children present. The composition of the painting captures various human expressions and postures. Some individuals are heartbroken and sobbing while others wave goodbye with melancholic gestures. The artist skillfully portrays the sadness and negative concept associated with parting through his use of color and brushstrokes. Amidst this sea of emotion, one can observe a young girl who stands out from the crowd. Her youthful innocence contrasts with her downcast expression as she bids farewell to someone dear to her heart. This juxtaposition adds depth to the overall mood of melancholia depicted in "The Parting Cheer". O'Neil's attention to detail brings life to each character in this mid-nineteenth-century artwork. From sailors crying in tears to adults consoling one another, every figure contributes to the narrative of departure and longing for loved ones left behind. "The Parting Cheer" serves as a powerful reminder of our shared human experience - saying goodbye is never easy. It invites viewers into a world where emotions are raw and genuine connections are felt deeply. This exceptional piece from British art history evokes empathy within us all as we contemplate our own experiences of parting ways with those we hold dear.
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