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The Parting Look (with Man and Box), 1858. Creator: George Baxter
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The Parting Look (with Man and Box), 1858. Creator: George Baxter
The Parting Look (with Man and Box), 1858
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This 19th century print, titled "The Parting Look (with Man and Box)" by George Baxter, portrays a poignant moment of farewell between a young woman and an older man. The scene unfolds at a country roadside, where the woman, dressed in a richly colored Victorian gown, stands near a gatepost, her gaze fixed on the man as he mounts a horse. The man, dressed in a simple suit and hat, looks back at her with a mixture of regret and longing, his hand resting on the box that sits between them. The print, created by the British artist George Baxter using the technique of steel engraving coloured with wooden blocks on paper, is a testament to the depth of emotion that can be conveyed through art. The intricate details of the clothing, the textures of the fabric, and the expressions on the faces of the figures are rendered with remarkable precision and artistry. The setting, with its golden autumn leaves and the sun setting in the background, adds to the sense of melancholy and finality. The print is reminiscent of the works of other Victorian artists such as Edward Henry Corbould and Louis Jullien Antoine, who also explored the themes of departure and parting in their art. "The Parting Look (with Man and Box)" is a beautiful example of the rich artistic heritage of Britain in the 19th century, and a reminder of the power of art to evoke strong emotions and transport us to another time and place.
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