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"Spending a Sou" - painted by Miss Rebecca Solomons - from the Winter Exhibition, French... 1858. Creator: Unknown. "Spending a Sou" - painted by Miss Rebecca Solomons - from the Winter Exhibition, French... 1858. Creator: Unknown
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"Spending a Sou" - painted by Miss Rebecca Solomons - from the Winter Exhibition, French... 1858. Creator: Unknown. "Spending a Sou" - painted by Miss Rebecca Solomons - from the Winter Exhibition, French... 1858. Creator: Unknown
"Spending a Sou" - painted by Miss Rebecca Solomons - from the Winter Exhibition, French Gallery, 1858. Engraving after a painting. Miss Rebecca Solomons [sic] has a very telling little picture in the Winter Exhibition, Pall-mall, entitled "Spending a Sou, "...It has obviously been studied from real life in the market place of some little town in the north of France. There sits the venerable fruitwoman, under her capacious umbrella of dubious plum-coloured cotton. Her wares have tempted a small child in quaint attire, and with close skullcap on her little round head, after the fashion of the country, and who is about to make a purchase, determined to have her sou's worth for her sou. Near at hand is the child's mother, who plies her distaff as she walks; and nearer the spectator the young lady's brother, whose hands dive hopelessly into his pockets, which, alas! are empty. This is of a class of works which are sure to find admirers amongst young and old'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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a captivating painting by Miss Rebecca Solomons, graced the Winter Exhibition at the French Gallery in 1858. The creator of this enchanting work remains a mystery, but its charm and detail have left an indelible mark on the annals of art history. The scene unfolds in a bustling French marketplace, where the venerable fruit vendor, shielded by her oversized plum-hued umbrella, presides over her wares with a knowing smile. A small, quaintly-dressed child, her skullcap a testament to the rural customs of the region, reaches out to select an apple, her determination to get her money's worth evident in her focused gaze. In the background, the child's mother, her distaff in hand, walks along, her eyes fixed on her task. Nearer still, the young lady's brother, hands frantically rummaging through his empty pockets, adds a poignant layer of depth to the narrative. This evocative painting, which has been meticulously observed from real life, is a poignant reminder of the simple joys and challenges of everyday life in rural France during the mid-19th century. Its inclusion in the Winter Exhibition garnered widespread acclaim, with critics praising its ability to resonate with both young and old audiences. The intricacies of "Spending a Sou" have stood the test of time, making it a beloved and enduring work of art that continues to captivate and inspire. This engraving, a testament to the original painting's enduring allure, offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the universal themes of family, love, and the importance of a well-spent sou.
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