The canvas depicts practically an engagement, but does not at all seem festive and joyful. The girl who received the ring - "material proof" of the good intentions of the groom, is not very similar to a happy bride. Rather, she estimates the value of the gift and wondering if she could have expected more. The bridegroom also moves away with a head that is clearly drooping. Does he also understand that he disappointed her with a gift? Or that she will be unhappy always and for all, but love is evil?.. [Expand]
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lucky95 User Rating: 491 December 10, 2019
Tags: portrait of a woman, marble floor, carved column, long dress, cream belt, wooden cane, curly hair, flower, leaves, stone bowl, steps, sea, shawl, sky, clouds
The canvas depicts practically an engagement, but does not at all seem festive and joyful. The girl who received the ring - "material proof" of the good intentions of the groom, is not very similar to a happy bride. Rather, she estimates the value of the gift and wondering if she could have expected more. The bridegroom also moves away with a head that is clearly drooping. Does he also understand that he disappointed her with a gift? Or that she will be unhappy always and for all, but love is evil?.. [Expand]
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Tags: portrait of a woman, marble floor, carved column, long dress, cream belt, wooden cane, curly hair, flower, leaves, stone bowl, steps, sea, shawl, sky, clouds
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