Emile Vernon
Her Favorite Doll
Oil on canvas, signed and dated E. Vernon, Paris, 1913 lower right.
The paintings depicts a young girl seated in a wooded setting, holding a doll in her hands. The scene is bathed in a soft, diffused light filtered through the foliage, creating a peaceful and intimate atmosphere. The natural background, rendered with a gently blurred effect, highlights the central figure without distracting from the subject.Read more
The young girl wears a light-colored dress, her waist accentuated by a blue ribbon that echoes the large bow adorning her straw hat. The hat, decorated with flowers, introduces a fresh and colorful note in harmony with the overall palette of the painting. Her face, with delicate features and rosy cheeks, is animated by a focused and tender expression as she gazes at the doll.
The doll, dressed in red and green, is held with care. The finely observed gesture of the girl’s hand suggests a quiet, almost meditative moment of play. The visible string attached to the doll reinforces the impression of fragility and the attentive care given to this childhood instant.
The pictorial treatment is smooth and refined, with particular attention paid to textures: the softness of the skin, the lightness of the fabrics, the material quality of the hat, and the surrounding foliage. The colors are harmonious, dominated by soft, luminous tones, enhanced by a few more vivid accents.
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