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The Girl At The Window
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The Girl At The Window
A portrait painting of a young woman, reading a large book that is placed on her lap, sat by a window looking out at a tree behind an iron fence, Date: circa 1919
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Behind Fence Iron Russell Walter Westley 1919 January Volume
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This evocative portrait painting, titled "The Girl At The Window," captures the essence of introspection and the allure of literature. Dated circa 1919, the young woman in the painting is depicted in a thoughtful pose, her gaze fixed on the tree beyond the iron fence outside the window. The large volume of a book rests comfortably on her lap, its pages turning unseen as she immerses herself in its contents. The muted colors of the painting add to the sense of quiet reflection, with the tree outside casting dappled light through the window. The magazine "Volume 11, January 1920" lying on the sill next to her adds a layer of context to the scene, suggesting that this moment of solitude may have been a regular occurrence for the young woman. The artist, Walter Westley Russell, masterfully captures the mood of the moment, inviting the viewer to ponder the depths of the girl's thoughts and the power of a good book to transport us to another world. This painting, part of the March of the Women Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past and invites us to reflect on the simple pleasures of reading and the beauty of nature. The iron fence and tree outside the window serve as a reminder of the world beyond, but for the moment, the girl is lost in her book, oblivious to the passing of time.
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