Meisjes met witte kousjes 1912

"Meisjes met witte kousjes" (Girls with White Socks) is a 1912 painting by Belgian symbolist artist Léon Spilliaert. The painting depicts a group of young girls, their forms simplified and elongated, standing together in an ambiguous setting. Spilliaert's use of muted colors and suggestive shapes, combined with the girls' melancholic expressions, creates an unsettling and evocative atmosphere. The artwork reflects Spilliaert's fascination with the psychological and emotional aspects of human existence. The painting is known for its dreamlike quality, hinting at themes of loneliness, isolation, and the passage of time. The stark contrast between the girls' white socks and their blue dresses adds to the artwork's somber tone.