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The Tormented (oil on canvas)
XIL230394 The Tormented (oil on canvas) by Demont-Breton, Virginie (1859-1935); 134x205 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23209472
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Drowning Grief Lantern Shipwreck Sorrow Torment Sadness
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The Tormented" is a captivating oil on canvas painting by Virginie Demont-Breton, depicting a scene of profound sadness and grief. The artwork measures 134x205 cm and is housed in the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Lille, France. In this haunting seascape, the artist portrays a shipwrecked coastline where tragedy has struck. A lone lantern illuminates the somber scene, revealing the lifeless bodies of drowned victims scattered along the shore. The tormented expressions on their faces evoke an overwhelming sense of sorrow and despair. Amongst the wreckage, we see a family torn apart by this devastating event. A child clings to her mother's lifeless body while another young figure stands nearby, overwhelmed by grief. This heart-wrenching portrayal highlights not only the loss of life but also captures the anguish experienced by those left behind. Demont-Breton masterfully captures both the physical turmoil of nature with crashing waves and dark stormy skies as well as emotional torment through her brushwork. The coastal landscape serves as a powerful backdrop for this tragic narrative, emphasizing its maritime theme. "The Tormented" is an evocative painting that explores themes of death, loss, and human vulnerability in face of nature's fury. It reminds us of our own mortality and invites contemplation on how fragile our existence can be when faced with unforeseen circumstances at sea.
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