Sulky Collection
"Sulky: A Journey Through Expressions of Discontent and Petulance" In the year 1914, amidst the vibrant atmosphere of horse trotting races at Hipodromo in Sant Lluis
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"Sulky: A Journey Through Expressions of Discontent and Petulance" In the year 1914, amidst the vibrant atmosphere of horse trotting races at Hipodromo in Sant Lluis, Mahon, Menorca, a peculiar sight caught the attention of onlookers. The image captured was that of "Trotting with Sulky, " an intriguing portrayal of a sulking individual who seemed to be carrying their discontentment like a burden. Delving deeper into history, we stumble upon "Mlle. Mou-Mou" created by Marcellin-Gilbert Desboutin in 1880. This artwork depicts a figure exuding an air of petulance and dissatisfaction - perhaps mirroring the artist's own sentiments. The theme continues with "The Spoilt Child" from 1899. Rendered using pencil and watercolors on paper, this piece showcases the tantrums thrown by those accustomed to having their every whim catered to. Contrasting these images is "Lucie Leon at the Piano, " painted around 1892. Here we witness a different form of sulking - one born out of frustration or disappointment rather than entitlement. Moving away from visual artistry but still capturing moments steeped in sulkiness is "Head and Shoulders of a Girl at a Table. " Drawn with chalk on paper, this sketch hints at inner turmoil concealed beneath outward calmness. "A Naughty Child, " portrayed through oil on canvas, presents us with another facet of sulking behavior - defiance laced with mischief. It serves as a reminder that even mischievous acts can stem from feelings left unexpressed or misunderstood. A shift towards innocence brings us to "Little girl wearing large hat. " Executed using watercolors on paper, this depiction reveals how even young ones are not immune to bouts of pouting when things don't go their way. Stepping into literature for inspiration leads us to "The Coming of Age" by H. M.