The after-school by Vincenzo Irolli

The after-school 

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plein-air, oil-paint, impasto

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portrait

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gouache

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plein-air

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oil-paint

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landscape

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figuration

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oil painting

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impasto

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genre-painting

Dimensions: 70 x 50 cm

Copyright: Public domain

Vincenzo Irolli painted "The After-School" with oil on canvas, capturing a scene of youthful absorption. The boy, head bowed, embodies a timeless motif: the contemplative figure immersed in a private world. His downcast gaze, echoed across centuries, recalls medieval depictions of the Annunciation where Mary's humility is shown through the inclination of her head. This gesture transcends mere observation; it is a symbol of introspection, of internal dialogue. The act of looking down, of self-reflection, appears even in ancient Greek sculptures depicting moments of realization or grief. The persistence of this motif suggests a deep-seated psychological resonance. It's not just a visual element, but a conduit for our own memories and emotions, inviting us to consider our own moments of solitary contemplation. A symbol that continues to evolve, carrying with it layers of meaning accumulated through countless artistic iterations, linking us to a shared visual history.

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