Antoillier 2017

"Antoillier" is a 2017 oil painting by Mary Jane Ansell. The painting depicts a young girl in a white dress standing in front of a fireplace. The girl's hair is styled in a way that echoes the antlers on the mantelpiece above, suggesting a connection between the subject and the natural world. Ansell's use of soft, delicate colors and realistic detail create a sense of quietude and intimacy. The painting's overall aesthetic reflects a contemporary take on portraiture, incorporating elements of realism and symbolism to explore themes of innocence, femininity, and the passage of time.