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Expectation

Expectation

The Met

Artist: Jozef Israëls(Dutch, Groningen 1824–1911 Scheveningen)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 71 1/2 x 54 in. (181.6 x 137.2 cm)

Credit Line: Gift of George I. Seney, 1887

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Visual Summary

Brief Description

A young woman in a white cap sits in a dimly lit room, attending to white fabric

Detailed Description

A young woman is seated in a dimly lit interior space, with a strong light source illuminating her from the upper left. The woman, positioned slightly left of center, faces slightly right with her head tilted downwards, looking at a piece of white material held in her hands. She wears a white cap covering her hair, a light-colored blouse with long sleeves, and a dark, voluminous skirt that extends to the bottom of the frame. Her face, cap, and the fabric in her hands are brightly lit, creating a stark contrast with the surrounding shadows. To her left, a wicker basket sits on the floor, containing several light-colored, spherical objects, possibly balls of yarn. To her right, in the upper quarter of the image, a small, dark wooden table holds a reddish-brown potted plant with slender green stems and small white flowers. The background is predominantly dark brown and black, with subtle variations in tone suggesting walls and floorboards.

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Expectation by Jozef Israëls

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