The Reprimand by Jehan Georges Vibert

The Reprimand 

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portrait

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antique

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cultural heritage

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traditional architecture

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male-portraits

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veil as a decoration

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19th century

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costume

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food art

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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female-portraits

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mixed media

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watercolor

"The Reprimand" by Jehan Georges Vibert depicts a young woman in a lavishly decorated room receiving a scolding from a stern-looking priest. The scene is likely set in a church or a private library, with books, a globe, and other scholarly items scattered around the room. Vibert, a French painter known for his genre scenes and portraits, captures the tension between the two figures with precision. The woman's downcast expression and the priest's stern gaze create a sense of unease. The richly detailed interior, with its ornate carvings and wood-paneled walls, contributes to the overall sense of formality and grandeur. This painting, likely from the late 19th century, provides a glimpse into the strict social norms of the time and the powerful role of the church in society.

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