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Pearl, (metalpoint heightened with white and yellow and with scratching)
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Pearl, (metalpoint heightened with white and yellow and with scratching)
1199609 Pearl, (metalpoint heightened with white and yellow and with scratching) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 43.8x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22533378
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This print titled "Pearl" by William Holman Hunt showcases the artist's mastery of metalpoint technique, heightened with delicate strokes of white and yellow, along with intricate scratching. Measuring 43.8x27.9 cm, this artwork is part of a private collection and beautifully captures the essence of Victorian art. The portrait-style image features a female subject in a rural setting, gazing away from the viewer with an air of aversion. Her bare feet stand firmly on the outskirts of a boundary, emphasizing her connection to nature and the countryside. The artist skillfully portrays her in fine detail, highlighting every aspect from her clothing to her hand gesture. Set against a backdrop of clouds and foliage, this piece exudes an ethereal quality that transports viewers to another time and place. The woman's long hair cascades down as she stands near a tree overlooking a city wall or monument. Hunt's use of color adds depth to the composition; his choice to heighten certain elements in white creates contrast against darker tones. This attention to detail is characteristic of pre-Raphaelite art movement which sought to capture natural beauty through meticulous observation. "Pearl" invites us into an enchanting world where fiction meets reality – where fish swim freely among humans and landscapes are adorned with symbolic gestures. It is truly an exquisite example of European artistry at its finest.
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