#14921 Pere Daura

The painting presents a young girl in close-up, her gaze directed towards the viewer with a solemn intensity. Her fair hair, adorned with yellow ribbons, cascades around her shoulders in loose curls, rendered with visible brushstrokes that suggest movement and texture. She wears a simple dress of pale yellow, its neckline trimmed with delicate white lace, which contributes to an overall impression of youthful innocence and perhaps gentle privilege.
The background is deliberately blurred, composed of swirling greens and hints of red – likely roses – creating a sense of depth without providing specific details. This indistinct backdrop serves to isolate the girl, drawing all attention to her expression and presence. The application of paint is loose and fluid; edges are softened, and forms appear somewhat ephemeral, characteristic of an Impressionistic approach.
The girl’s face holds a complexity that transcends mere portraiture. While her features are conventionally pretty – large eyes, small nose, full lips – theres a gravity in her expression that hints at something beyond childhood naivete. The slight downturn of her mouth and the unwavering directness of her gaze suggest an awareness or perhaps even a quiet melancholy.
The roses in the background introduce a symbolic layer. Roses are frequently associated with beauty, love, and innocence, but their blurred presence could also imply fragility or transience. They seem to surround the girl, yet remain distant, reinforcing the sense that she is both connected to and separate from her environment. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation; the painting invites a prolonged observation, prompting reflection on themes of childhood, identity, and the complexities of human emotion.