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Breton Girl Holding a Jar
Breton Girl Holding a Jar is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Amélie Lundahl. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
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Overview
Breton Girl Holding a Jar is a genre painting executed in oil by Amélie Lundahl in 1892. Currently, it is part of the collection at the Ateneum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young Breton woman dressed in traditional attire—a dark blue dress with a white collar and a striped headscarf—holding a large, light-brown, two-handled jar. Her serious expression and downward gaze suggest a moment of contemplation or focus on her task. The clothing and setting imply a rural context.
Technique & Style
Lundahl employed a realistic style in this work, characterized by detailed, accurate representations of the subject and surroundings. The color palette is muted, with earth tones dominating the scene, except for the greenery and flowering branch in the background, which add subtle contrast.
History & Provenance
Created in 1892, the painting is now housed at the Ateneum, though specific details about its acquisition or previous ownership are not provided here.
Context
The piece reflects Lundahl's interest in capturing everyday life, particularly of women in rural or traditional settings, a common theme in late 19th-century genre painting.
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