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Watching the Fiance pass by, 1886 (oil on canvas)
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Watching the Fiance pass by, 1886 (oil on canvas)
987328 Watching the Fiance pass by, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 66x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Watching the Fiance pass by; L Attente - Le Fiance qui Passe. Alfred Stevens (1823-1906). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1886. 66 x 51cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright
Media ID 22307820
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1880s 1886 Alfred Stevens Apartment Artist Belgian Attente Belgian Art Belgian Artist Bending Bending Forward Bending Forwards Black Color Black Colour Brown Hair Brunette Continental Pictures Curtain Dark Hair Distrust Drapes Elevated Elevated View Female Garment Fiance Fiancee Forward Friend Friendly Friends Friendship Furnishing Glove Hand On Hip Hand Out Hands On Hips Leaning Forwards Nosy Only Women Pass Relationship Seating Soft Furnishing Spying Stevens Suspicion Suspicious Thoroughfare Tilted Using Hands View Through Watchful Women Only 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Ethnic Origin Headwear Interior Decoration
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Watching the Fiance pass by, 1886
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is a captivating oil painting by Alfred Emile Stevens that captures a moment of anticipation and suspicion. The scene takes place in an elegant apartment, with a woman seated on a chair near the window. She leans forward, her hands resting on her hips, as she watches someone passing by outside. The composition is beautifully detailed, showcasing Stevens' mastery of capturing interior decoration and clothing from the late nineteenth century. The woman's brown hair and dark attire contrast against the light-colored drapes behind her. Her posture suggests both curiosity and doubt, hinting at a complex relationship dynamic. Stevens skillfully uses light to create depth and atmosphere within the painting. The play of shadows adds dimension to the room while emphasizing the woman's focused gaze out of the window. This artwork invites viewers to ponder what might be happening beyond this snapshot in time. Is she waiting for her fiance? Or does she harbor suspicions about his actions? The artist leaves these questions open-ended, allowing each observer to interpret their own narrative. With its meticulous attention to detail and evocative storytelling, "Watching the Fiance pass by" stands as a testament to Alfred Emile Stevens' talent as a Belgian artist during the nineteenth century European art movement.
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