Country Girl Collection

A Girl, 1853 (oil on canvas)
6199971 A Girl, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Frere, Pierre Edouard (1819-86); 21x15.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Pierre Edouard Frere (1819-1886) Orchar Collection

Norway: Country Girl, Bergen District (colour litho)
5989955 Norway: Country Girl, Bergen District (colour litho) by Jungman, Nico (1872-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Country Girl, Bergen District)

Norway: Country Girl from Dalen (colour litho)
5989895 Norway: Country Girl from Dalen (colour litho) by Jungman, Nico (1872-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Country Girl from Dalen)

Revenant de la Riviere (colour litho)
3098450 Revenant de la Riviere (colour litho) by Knight, Daniel Ridgway (1839-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revenant de la Riviere)

Frontispiece to an illustrated edition of Tess of the D Urbervilles
XJF466238 Frontispiece to an illustrated edition of Tess of the D Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, 1926 (woodcut) by Gribble, Vivien (1882-1932); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

La bergere, 1881
La berge re, 1881. Found in the Collection of Muse e d Orsay, Paris

The little shepherdess (La Petite Bergere), c. 1890. Found in the collection of Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar

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Illustration to Du Roverays edition of Oliver Goldsmiths Poem The
XJF996644 Illustration to Du Roverays edition of Oliver Goldsmiths Poem The Deserted Village, 1800 (engraving) by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Plate 1 from The Modern Harlots Progress, or Adventures of Harriet Heedless
XJF473761 Plate 1 from The Modern Harlots Progress, or Adventures of Harriet Heedless, published 1780 (engraving) by English School

DOROTHY BLAND JORDAN (1762-1816). English actress and mistress of the Duke of Clarence (later William IV). In the role of Peggy from The Country Girl

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"Country Girl: A Captivating Journey through Art and Literature" Step into the enchanting world of the "country girl, " a timeless figure that has captivated artists and writers throughout history. From oil paintings to lithographs, this collection of artworks celebrates the charm and allure of rural life. In "A Girl, 1853, " an exquisite oil on canvas painting, we are transported to a simpler time as we gaze upon the serene countenance of a young country girl. Her innocence and connection with nature radiate from the canvas. Moving to Norway, we encounter two stunning colour lithographs - "Norway: Country Girl, Bergen District" and "Norway: Country Girl from Dalen. " These prints beautifully depict rustic scenes in vibrant hues, showcasing the natural beauty of Norwegian countryside. The captivating colours continue with "Revenant de la Riviere, " another mesmerizing colour lithograph that transports us to a riverside setting where a country girl gracefully gazes into the distance. The artist's skillful use of light creates an ethereal atmosphere around her. Literature also pays homage to these charming figures. In Thomas Hardy's classic novel Tess of D'Urbervilles, we find ourselves immersed in rural England through an illustrated edition's frontispiece. It captures Tess herself –a strong-willed country girl whose struggles resonate with readers even today. Continuing our journey through art history, Jean-Baptiste Greuze's masterpiece "La bergere" (1881) showcases his talent for capturing tender moments between shepherdesses in idyllic landscapes. Similarly, "The little shepherdess (La Petite Bergere)" by an unknown artist evokes nostalgia for pastoral simplicity during c. 1890. Delving deeper into cultural references surrounding country girls is AM170720 083522—an intriguing image shrouded in mystery—leaving room for interpretation about its significance within this theme.