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Jo, La Belle Irlandaise, 1865-66 (oil on canvas)
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Jo, La Belle Irlandaise, 1865-66 (oil on canvas)
3472270 Jo, La Belle Irlandaise, 1865-66 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 55.9x66 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: The " beautiful Irishwoman" is Joanna Hiffernan (born 1842/43), mistress and model of the artist James McNeill Whistler and perhaps subsequently Courbets lover.); French, out of copyright
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In this portrait, titled "Jo, La Belle Irlandaise". Gustave Courbet beautifully captures the essence of Joanna Hiffernan, a young Irishwoman who was not only his muse but also the mistress and model of artist James McNeill Whistler. Painted in 1865-66 with oil on canvas, this masterpiece measures 55.9x66 cm and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The focal point of the painting is undoubtedly Jo's striking red hair, which cascades down her shoulders with an air of wildness and allure. Her piercing gaze reflects both strength and vulnerability as she gazes into a mirror, perhaps contemplating her own beauty or lost in introspection. Courbet's attention to detail is impeccable; every brushstroke brings out the texture of Jo's porcelain skin and delicate features. The play between light and shadow adds depth to her face, emphasizing her natural radiance. This artwork not only showcases Courbet's mastery as a painter but also tells a tale of love and passion intertwined within artistic circles. It hints at a complex relationship between Jo, Whistler, and Courbet himself – one that goes beyond mere professional collaboration. "Jo, La Belle Irlandaise" invites us to delve into its enigmatic narrative while appreciating the timeless beauty captured on canvas. It serves as a testament to how art can immortalize moments in history by preserving emotions through strokes of paint.
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