[스크랩] [畵] Charity (1878)

Charity

 

[Oil on canvas, 77 1/8 x 46 inches (196 x 117 cm), Private collection]



Charity

Charity currently holds the world record for a Bouguereau painting sold
at auction selling in the summer of 2000 for 3,600,000 US dollars.
The painting depicts a beautiful woman caring and protecting five young
children giving them her nurturing, sustenance, and knowledge.
The nurturing is represented by her bared breasts indicating her intent
to allow the children to nurse from her, and illustrating her willingness
to give of herself for their well being.
Under her left foot is an overturned jug with gold and silver coins flowing
out of it.
This symbol reveals that there is no cost too great for their happiness,
and that she is willing spend whatever money it takes to ensure it, even
if it’s everything that she has.
By her right foot a boy is leaning on a pile of books, showing her intent
to educate them and give them the gift of knowledge.
Charity is a truly exquisite painting using symbolic imagery to portray
the true meaning of selflessness and of course charity.

[by Kara Ross]

 

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