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Homesick for Naples, by Bertha Worms, oil, 1898

Homesick for Naples

Bertha Worms

1898

oil

canvas

From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo

Dominant colour

Overview

Homesick for Naples is a 1898 oil by Bertha Worms, a Impressionism work, depicting Boy, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.

Who painted this?
Bertha Worms
When & what style?
1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Pinacoteca de São Paulo

About this work

In the painting "Homesick for Naples," a young boy sits on a stone ledge, leaning against a brown box. He wears a white shirt and dark vest, with his right arm resting on the box and his left hand holding a small object. The boy's gaze is directed downward, and his posture conveys a sense of sadness or longing. The background of the painting features a stone wall with a hole, adding to the overall atmosphere of melancholy. The artist's use of muted colors and subtle lighting enhances the emotional impact of the scene. If you're interested in exploring more works that evoke a similar sense of introspection and emotional depth, consider looking up the artist Bertha Worms.

About the artist

Portrait of Bertha Worms
Artist

Bertha Worms

Anna Clémence Bertha Abraham Worms (26 February 1868 – 27 June 1937) was a French-born Brazilian art professor and painter of genre scenes and portraits.

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