The Lonely Girl

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No background setting is needed in this painting by Fichtl to reference solitude's impact on the young woman. Loneliness is … Read more No background setting is needed in this painting by Fichtl to reference solitude's impact on the young woman. Loneliness is etched into her features. The choice of a dark coat—is it winter?—with its edges lost against an even darker environment, underscores the artist’s intent to hold the viewer’s gaze on that face. But then, a fire red scarf donned just as she was going out the door might signal some small opening for hope. See less