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The Flower Girls or Spring

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In this graceful scene from the late 18th century, four figures are captured in a tender interaction set against a luminous pastoral backdrop. The central woman stands poised in a flowing dress, her gentle smile connecting with a kneeling figure who offers her a flower, evoking a sense of delicate affection and human connection. Nearby, a young girl clasps a small bouquet and gazes upward, while an elderly man behind them playfully holds a rabbit—a lively touch that enlivens the composition.

The artist's brushwork is fluid yet precise, balancing delicate detail in the characters' expressions and attire with a softer treatment of the expansive sky and rolling hills. The palette embraces warm earth tones punctuated by bursts of blue and soft pinks, inviting a light and hopeful mood. The composition employs a subtle diagonal formed by the figures and tree, leading the viewer’s eye gently through the scene, underscoring a harmonious blend of nature and humanity. This moment of quiet springtime joy reflects the period’s interest in pastoral themes and social intimacy, rendered with both warmth and elegance.

The Flower Girls or Spring

Francisco Goya

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1786

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2720 × 3840 px

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