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Waiting for an Answer (oil on panel)
BOU202935 Waiting for an Answer (oil on panel) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22215684
© Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey / Bridgeman Images
Bourgeoisie Contemplating Convex Mirror Footman Leaning Pensive Pondering Proposal Reply Salon Upper Class White Dress
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Waiting for an Answer
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captures a captivating moment of anticipation and contemplation in an elegant Edwardian interior. In this oil painting by George Goodwin Kilburne, we are transported to a bourgeois salon where a young woman dressed in white sits at a table, engrossed in reading a letter. Her delicate features reflect her pensive state as she leans forward, deep in thought. The room exudes opulence with its richly decorated walls and furniture, but it is the convex mirror hanging on the wall that adds intrigue to the scene. Through its reflection, we catch sight of a footman standing nearby, suggesting that this letter holds great importance and perhaps even carries news of a proposal. As we observe this upper-class woman absorbed in her thoughts, we cannot help but wonder about the contents of the letter and what response she awaits. Will it bring joy or heartache? The tension builds as time seems to stand still within these four walls. Kilburne's meticulous attention to detail brings every element of this composition to life – from the intricate patterns on the wallpaper to the subtle play of light on surfaces. This 19th-century masterpiece evokes both nostalgia for bygone eras and curiosity about human emotions that transcend time. "Waiting for an Answer" invites us into a world where patience intertwines with hope, leaving us captivated by its beauty and longing for resolution.
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