Created:
Movement:
1846
Romanticism
key Notes:
Romantic Realism, Victorian Elegance
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Dimensions:
36 x 28 3/8 in. (91.4 x 72.1 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Advanced
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story of the work:

"The Flower Girl," painted by Charles Cromwell Ingham in 1846, depicts a young girl holding a bouquet of flowers, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the innocence and charm of childhood. Ingham, an American portrait and genre painter, was known for his detailed and vibrant works, and this painting reflects the influence of Romanticism in its emphasis on emotion and natural beauty.

Description of the work:

"The Flower Girl" by Charles Cromwell Ingham, created in 1846, depicts a young girl adorned in a white dress, holding a bouquet of flowers, set against a softly rendered background that emphasizes her figure. The use of oil on canvas allows for a rich texture and a delicate interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the girl's youthful innocence and the vibrancy of the floral arrangement.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Flower Girl