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Hope, 1872 (oil on canvas) (see 83731)
WLT204644 Hope, 1872 (oil on canvas) (see 83731) by Puvis de Chavannes, Pierre (1824-98); 102.5x129.5 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; (add.info.: L Esperance; hope depicted as a naked girl seated on ruins with a background of crosses and cemeteries; allusion to the painters distress and sadness over the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-1; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 18252567
© Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA / Bridgeman Images
Branch Franco Oak Leaf Rebirth Renewal Stone Wall Symbolist Theological Virtue White Dress Esperance Prussian
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 7.6cm x 6cm (3" x 2.4")
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In this print titled "Hope, 1872" we are presented with a profound and thought-provoking artwork by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes. The painting, created in oil on canvas, measures 102.5x129.5 cm and is housed at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, USA. The central theme of this piece revolves around the concept of hope, depicted as a naked girl seated amidst ruins. Behind her stands an evocative backdrop of crosses and cemeteries, symbolizing the artist's distress and sadness over the Franco-Prussian war that took place from 1870 to 1871. Puvis de Chavannes skillfully captures the essence of hope through his use of symbolism and imagery. The young girl's nudity represents vulnerability while her serene expression reflects resilience in times of despair. She clings onto an oak branch, signifying rebirth and renewal amidst destruction. The artist's choice to portray hope as a theological virtue adds another layer of depth to the composition. Through this artwork, Puvis de Chavannes invites viewers to contemplate not only the aftermaths of war but also their own capacity for optimism during challenging times. This powerful image serves as a reminder that even in moments when all seems lost, there is always room for hope to emerge from within our darkest days. Puvis de Chavannes' "Hope" continues to resonate with audiences today as it speaks volumes about human resilience and our innate ability to find solace
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