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Esquisse pour la mairie du 12ème : la jeunesse, c.1897. Creator: Eugene Carriere
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Esquisse pour la mairie du 12ème : la jeunesse, c.1897. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Esquisse pour la mairie du 12eme : la jeunesse, c.1897
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12th Arrondissement Canvas Material Carriere Eugene Carriere Eugene Anatole Eugene Anatole Carriere Eugène Carrière Fin De Siecle Symbolist Town Hall Vocalist Youth
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Esquisse pour la mairie du 12ème : la jeunesse," or "Sketch for the Twelfth Arrondissement Town Hall: Youth," is a captivating black and white oil painting by the renowned French artist Eugène Carrière, created around 1897. This evocative work of art, which measures approximately 25 x 32 cm and is painted on canvas, showcases the artist's mastery of the Symbolist style, a movement that emphasized emotion and inner meaning over physical reality. The painting depicts three young women, each engaged in a different activity that represents various aspects of youth. In the foreground, a young woman sits at a piano, her fingers poised above the keys as if about to play a melody. Her introspective expression suggests a deep connection to the music she is about to create. To her left, another young woman stands, her eyes closed and her arms outstretched as if in a trance. She appears to be lost in thought or perhaps in the midst of a passionate moment. The third figure, a young woman in a red dress, gazes out at the viewer with a determined expression, as if ready to embark on a new adventure. The painting's title, "Esquisse pour la mairie du 12ème," suggests that it may have been intended as a proposal for a decorative scheme for the Twelfth Arrondissement Town Hall in Paris. The artwork's interior setting, with its ornate architectural details and muted color palette, further supports this theory. Despite its potential institutional origins, "Esquisse pour la mairie du 12ème : la jeunesse" remains a powerful and evocative work of art that continues to captivate viewers with its exploration of the themes of youth, creativity, and the inner life. Today, this painting can be found in the collections of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, one of the city's most renowned museums and a testament to the rich artistic heritage of France during the fin de siècle period.
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