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Young girl at a Pompeian fountain, ca 1844
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Young girl at a Pompeian fountain, ca 1844
Young girl at a Pompeian fountain, ca 1844. Found in the Collection of Muse e des Beaux-Arts et d Arche ologie, Besanc on
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Besancon Delaroche Elegant Fine Harp Harpist Lyra Lyre Muse Musée Des Beaux Arts Et Darchéologie Music Instruments Nude Painting Paul Hippolyte 1797 1856 Play Music Pompeii Roman City South Italy Aristocracy Musical Instruments Neoclassicism Poetry Young Woman
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This print captures a young girl at a Pompeian fountain, dating back to approximately 1844. The image, found in the esteemed Collection of Musée des Beaux-Arts et d'Archéologie in Besançon, France, showcases the elegance and refinement associated with aristocracy during this era. Painted by Paul Hippolyte Delaroche (1797-1856), a prominent figure in neoclassical art, this fine piece exemplifies his mastery of genre painting. The young girl is depicted near the fountain, delicately playing a harp or lyre - symbols of music and poetry. Her graceful posture and serene expression add an ethereal quality to the scene. The artist's attention to detail is evident through his skillful rendering of the Roman city of Pompeii in the background. This ancient city was famously preserved under layers of volcanic ash from Mount Vesuvius' eruption in AD 79. While nudity was common in classical art forms such as sculpture and painting, it is worth noting that this particular artwork does not emphasize explicitness but rather focuses on capturing beauty and grace. This exquisite oil-on-canvas painting serves as a testament to Delaroche's talent for creating evocative imagery that transports viewers back to another time. It invites us to appreciate both the artistic prowess behind its creation and the historical significance it represents as an artifact from South Italy's rich cultural heritage.
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