Girl holding a dish

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Original painting artwork details
  • Year created: 2016
  • Medium: oil on cardboard
  • Dimensions (cm): 120x186
Artwork description

This painting captures a striking domestic moment outside a weathered wooden home. A young girl, dressed in a patterned skirt, sweater, and dark tights, stands in the foreground, holding a dish with a gesture that feels both playful and defiant. At her feet, a pair of cats explore, adding movement to the otherwise still scene.

On the steps, an older woman stands in shadow, her figure heavy with quiet endurance. Her gaze follows the child, creating a tension between generations—innocence facing off against the weight of experience. The rough textures of the wooden walls and uneven steps emphasize a life of hardship and resilience.

The muted earth tones and raw setting highlight the stark realism of rural existence. Yet, within this unpolished world, the child’s bright presence brings contrast, energy, and a spark of individuality. The painting becomes not just a record of poverty, but also of persistence, imagination, and the subtle dynamics of family life.

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