''Alone in the World'' (french: Seule au Monde) is a painting created by nineteenth-century French artist
William-Adolphe Bouguereau. Although the exact year of creation is unknown,
Theo van Gogh acquired it in 1867 so it may be placed in the early part of Bouguereau's career.
The painting depicts a peasant girl holding a
violin and standing on a bridge over the
Seine
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in Paris. She is looking to her left with a melancholy expression. The cathedral of
Notre Dame
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can be seen in the background, as well as a bridge which appears to be the
Pont Royal. This indicates that the girl is standing on the
Pont de Solférino.
See also
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William-Adolphe Bouguereau gallery
References
External links
William-Adolphe Bouguereau at the Web Museum
Paintings by William-Adolphe Bouguereau
1860s paintings
Musical instruments in art
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