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Girl with flowers in her hair

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This delicate etching captures the quiet, intimate moment of a young woman adorned with flowers in her hair. The monochromatic palette of soft greys and blacks emphasizes an introspective mood, with subtle gradations lending a dreamlike softness to her features and surroundings. The elongated composition heightens the focus on the woman's downcast face and the intricate floral arrangement, while a wicker basket nearby adds textural contrast and a rustic touch. The artist’s technique of fine cross-hatching and gentle shading highlights tender emotion — a serene melancholy perhaps, or a quiet reverie. This piece, reflecting early 20th-century sensibilities, balances realism with a poetic subtlety, making it both personal and universal in its expression.

Girl with flowers in her hair

Paul César Helleu

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1910

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2406 × 5760 px
102 × 280 mm

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