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Vanity. A painting of a seated young lady, tweaking her long
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Vanity. A painting of a seated young lady, tweaking her long
A painting of a seated young lady, tweaking her long, blonde hair having dressed, being assisted by two other women, one is holding a beaded necklace ready to put on her. A child is dropping glower petals into a washing bowl in the foreground, while a monkey stands by a musician outside. Date: circa 1923
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Assisted Beaded Blonde Bowl Dressed Dropping Foreground Monkey Morley Musician Necklace Petals Ready Stands Vanity Washing 1923 Glower Volume
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This image, titled 'Vanity,' is a painting from circa 1923, showcasing a young, seated lady in the midst of her beauty routine. With long, golden tresses cascading down her back, she meticulously tweaks her hair, ensuring every strand is in place. Two women attend to her, one holding a beaded necklace, ready to adorn her. The scene exudes an air of opulence and elegance, transporting us to a bygone era. In the foreground, a child adds to the tableau, dropping glower petals into a washing bowl, perhaps preparing a bath for the lady. The addition of the child adds a touch of innocence and contrast to the scene. The painting's rich colors and intricate details are reminiscent of the Art Deco period, with the use of bold lines and geometric shapes. The musician and monkey in the background, playing their instruments, add a sense of liveliness and entertainment. This painting, from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, is from the October 19, 1923, volume of a color magazine. The image invites us to ponder the themes of beauty, luxury, and the passage of time. The painting's title, 'Vanity,' serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of beauty and the importance of cherishing moments in time.
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