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Loves Bitter Potion Or Dolly Pregnant. After Discovering She Is Pregnant Dolly Stares Into The Well, Contemplating Suicide. The Broken Pitcher Beside The Well Perhaps Symbolizes Her Lost Virginity. The Gossiping Farm Boys Spread Details Of Her Shame. After An 18th Century Work By Boitard. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909
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Loves Bitter Potion Or Dolly Pregnant. After Discovering She Is Pregnant Dolly Stares Into The Well, Contemplating Suicide. The Broken Pitcher Beside The Well Perhaps Symbolizes Her Lost Virginity. The Gossiping Farm Boys Spread Details Of Her Shame. After An 18th Century Work By Boitard. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909
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18th Betrayal Disappointment Eighteenth Lost Love Loves Pointing Social Stigma Symbolic Symbolism Woman Young Bitter Boitard Dolly Outcast Potion Pregnancy Pregnant Ridicule Ridiculing Virginity
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In this print titled "Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant" we are transported to a scene filled with deep emotion and symbolism. The image, based on an 18th-century work by Boitard, captures the heart-wrenching moment when Dolly discovers her pregnancy and finds herself contemplating suicide. Dolly's gaze is fixed upon the well, reflecting her inner turmoil and despair. The broken pitcher lying beside the well serves as a poignant symbol of her lost virginity, representing the shattered innocence she once possessed. As she stands there in contemplation, the weight of societal judgment weighs heavily upon her shoulders. The gossiping farm boys depicted in the background further emphasize Dolly's plight. They spread details of her shame throughout their community, subjecting her to ridicule and scorn. Dolly becomes an outcast, burdened by stigma and betrayal from those she once trusted. This powerful image speaks to themes of love gone wrong, disappointment, and societal expectations placed upon young women during that era. It highlights the consequences faced by individuals who deviate from societal norms. Ken Welsh's skillful reproduction brings this thought-provoking artwork back to life for contemporary audiences to appreciate its historical significance. Through his lens, we are reminded of how art can capture complex emotions while shedding light on social issues that transcend time.
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