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Ennui, c1914, (c1950). Creator: Walter Richard Sickert
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Ennui, c1914, (c1950). Creator: Walter Richard Sickert
Ennui, c1914, (c1950). Bored couple in a room, painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From The Outline of Art, edited by Sir William Orpen. [George Newnes Limited, London, c1950]
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1950s Bored Boredom Fifties Sickert Walter Richard Walter Richard Sickert Walter Sickert Ennui
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This print titled "Ennui, c1914, (c1950)" by Walter Richard Sickert captures the essence of boredom and disinterest in a couple's life. Set in a room within the Tate Gallery in London, this oil painting depicts a moment frozen in time where two individuals find themselves consumed by ennui. The color palette chosen by Sickert adds to the overall atmosphere of melancholy and monotony. The muted tones reflect the lack of excitement or passion that seems to permeate the room. The woman sits with her back slightly hunched, gazing into space with an expressionless face while holding a paintbrush. Her male counterpart leans against a table nearby, his eyes downcast and lost in thought. The composition suggests an intimate setting but also highlights their emotional distance from each other. It is as if they are physically present but mentally absent, trapped within their own world of indifference. This image serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst art and culture, one can still succumb to feelings of restlessness and dissatisfaction. Walter Richard Sickert's ability to capture such profound emotions through his brushstrokes is truly remarkable. Through this print, he invites us to contemplate our own moments of ennui and encourages us to seek meaning beyond mere existence.
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