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@ 2009-09-17 – 08:05:06
This painting by John Singer Sargent was inspired by his trip to Naples in 1878 which he took with his family.
He titled it "Neapolitan Children Bathing", but it is also known as "Innocence Abroad".
It is a pity that in our present-day politically correct society some people would find this picture offensive.
Nowadays in many places photographs of children playing on public beaches or in a pool are not allowed, even if they are clothed.
John Singer Sargent 1879
Oil on Canvas
jenray
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jollyweez
What beautiful children. Sunkissed, with skin turned to roly-poly, golden splendour. Brushed by the waves and the wind, absolute health and happiness on a wide-open beach.
A very happy scene, Colin. Thank you: JW xx
mojacar
Fun was had by all. A lovely study of childhood innocence.
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Welcome back, Colin...
Hope you had a good holiday...
And Sargent's doing it again...cutting off legs...
very nice pic otherwise...young ones having a lovely time in the sun with the sand and sea...if anybody sees something abusive in that, they need psychiatric help...
GBHs...XXX