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The Break-Up Letter, c. 1867 (oil on canvas)
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The Break-Up Letter, c. 1867 (oil on canvas)
XIR197808 The Break-Up Letter, c.1867 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 74.5x54.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; Belgian, out of copyright
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Bad News Daydreaming Full Length Portrait Pensive Screen Sorrow Split Thoughtful Break Up
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The Break-Up Letter, c. 1867" is a poignant portrayal of heartbreak captured on canvas by the talented artist Alfred Emile Stevens. This oil painting, measuring 74.5x54.5 cm, resides in the prestigious Musee d'Orsay in Paris, France. In this evocative piece, we witness a female figure standing in full length portrait, her face etched with sorrow and sadness. The atmosphere is heavy with emotion as she holds a letter that has shattered her world - it is the dreaded break-up letter. Stevens masterfully conveys the complexity of human emotions through his use of color and brushstrokes. The woman's pensive expression reveals her deep contemplation and thoughts drifting into daydreams as she grapples with this devastating news. The presence of a screen behind her symbolizes the emotional barrier between two individuals who have decided to part ways. Love has been severed; their once intertwined lives are now split apart. This artwork serves as a timeless reminder of love's fragility and its ability to bring both joy and pain. It invites viewers to empathize with the woman's anguish while reflecting on their own experiences of heartache. "The Break-Up Letter" captures an intimate moment frozen in time, allowing us to delve into our own feelings about lost love and contemplate how we navigate through life's inevitable challenges.
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