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The International Exhibition: "A Confession", by E. J. Aubert, 1862. Creator: W Thomas. The International Exhibition: "A Confession", by E. J. Aubert, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
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The International Exhibition: "A Confession", by E. J. Aubert, 1862. Creator: W Thomas. The International Exhibition: "A Confession", by E. J. Aubert, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
The International Exhibition: "A Confession", by E. J. Aubert, 1862....two young and beautiful females, intimate friends or companions, being together, and the one involuntarily compelled to confide in the other some newly-formed attachment of a graver kind than friendship, or, more probably, being surprised into the avowal of the love secret by the womanly penetration and tact of her friend...[Aubert] takes us back to ancient Greece, and presents us with two Ionian maidens, draped like the Elgin marbles, walking on a shore of the blue Aegaean, bidding us, as it were, think of Sapphos and Helens, Penelopes and Ariadnes...[He] has given very suitable refinement to the forms; and the somewhat vague tone and opaline colour, though short of the force and effectiveness of nature, may be accepted as in some sort in keeping with dim antiquity and poetical sentiment...The livelier temperament of the slightly-bantering fair girl, and graver, more passionate expression of the dark lady, are perfectly discriminated. On a box will be seen the Greek word [for] "gold, " which applies to the receptacle containing the gold thread with which the dark lady is embroidering, and, by the fanciful, may be construed to refer to the thread of her "confession". From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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is a captivating work of art that transports viewers back in time, as depicted in this stunning photograph by W. Thomas. Aubert's painting tells a story of two young and beautiful women, who may be intimate friends or companions, engaged in a heartfelt moment of confession. The artist invites us to imagine ancient Greece as the backdrop for this scene, with the two Ionian maidens strolling along the shores of the Aegean Sea. Their attire, reminiscent of the Elgin Marbles, adds to the sense of timeless beauty and poetic sentiment. Aubert's masterful use of refined forms and a somewhat vague, opaline color palette creates an ethereal atmosphere, evoking the dim antiquity of the setting. The lively temperament of the fair-haired girl, who seems to banter playfully, is contrasted beautifully with the dark-haired woman's more passionate and introspective expression. A box bearing the Greek word for gold is visible in the scene, adding an intriguing layer of symbolism. By the fanciful interpretation of some, this gold may refer to the thread with which the dark lady is embroidering, symbolizing the thread of her confession. W. Thomas's photograph captures the essence of Aubert's painting, allowing us to appreciate the intricate details and emotional depth of this work of art. The painting, first exhibited at the International Exhibition in 1862, continues to captivate audiences with its timeless beauty and poetic sentiment.
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