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Les Demoiselles de Province (1883-85) (oil on canvas)
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Les Demoiselles de Province (1883-85) (oil on canvas)
2628802 Les Demoiselles de Province (1883-85) (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 147.3x102.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Provincial ladies; one of a series of fifteen large paintings called La Femme a Paris (The Parisian Woman) exhibited at Galerie Sedelmeyer, Paris in 1885 and then Arthur Tooth and Sons in London in 1886. The series was poorly received. Tissot left London in 1882 after his mistress Kathleen died and returned to Paris.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23291840
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Awkward Ball Ballroom Belle Epoque Daughters Debut Debutante Debutantes Demoiselle Gala Gauche Pink Provinces Society Life Stylish Tricolour 1910 1919
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Les Demoiselles de Province (1883-85) by James Jacques Joseph Tissot captures a moment of elegance and social hierarchy in the belle époque era. This oil on canvas painting, measuring 147.3x102.2 cm, depicts a group of provincial ladies attending a ball in Paris. The scene is filled with vibrant colors, as the young debutantes don their stylish pink gowns while older women opt for red and white ensembles. The awkwardness of some debutantes is palpable, contrasting with the elegant poise of others who navigate society life effortlessly. Tissot's series La Femme à Paris aimed to portray different facets of Parisian womanhood but was met with poor reception upon its exhibition at Galerie Sedelmeyer in 1885. The artist himself had returned to Paris from London after experiencing personal tragedy. In this particular print, we witness the delicate dance between tradition and modernity as these young women from the provinces enter into high society. Their fathers accompany them, dressed impeccably in blue suits, symbolizing their role as protectors and gatekeepers to this exclusive world. This snapshot transports us back to an era where fashion played a vital role in defining one's place within society. It serves as a reminder that even amidst societal expectations and gaucherie, beauty can still shine through.
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