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Young girls at church (oil on canvas)
PCT164302 Young girls at church (oil on canvas) by Petiet, Marie, Mrs Dujardin-Beaumetz (1854-93); 132x98 cm; Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22216858
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Bourgeois Churchgoer Countrywoman Devout Friend Friends Meditation Middle Class Missal Pious Sunday Best
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This oil painting, titled "Young girls at church" beautifully captures a moment of devotion and innocence. Painted by Marie Petiet, also known as Mrs Dujardin-Beaumetz, this masterpiece measures 132x98 cm and is housed in the Musee Petiet in Limoux, France. The scene depicts two young girls dressed in their Sunday best, seated together inside a country church. Their expressions are serene and devout, reflecting their pious upbringing. These girls are undoubtedly regular churchgoers from a peasant or middle-class background. As they sit side by side on the wooden bench, their hands clasped in prayer and eyes closed in meditation, one can sense the depth of their faith. Perhaps they are engaged in an examination of conscience or quietly reciting prayers from their missal. The artist's attention to detail is evident throughout the painting - from the intricate folds of their dresses to the delicate brushstrokes that bring out every nuance of light and shadow. The warm hues used create an inviting atmosphere within the sacred space. "Young girls at church" not only showcases Petiet's exceptional talent but also serves as a poignant reminder of friendship and shared spirituality. This timeless artwork invites viewers to reflect on their own connection with faith while appreciating its historical significance as a window into rural French life during that era.
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