mysteriousartcentury:James Jebusa Shannon (1862-1923), Jungle Tales, 1895, oil on canvas, 87 x 113.7

James Jebusa Shannon (1862-1923), Jungle Tales, 1895, oil on canvas, 87 x 113.7 cm. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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“Jungle Tales” portrays the artist’s wife reading to their daughter, Kitty, shown in profile, and another child. The painting’s title and date and its London origin suggest that the little group is captivated by Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book, which had appeared in 1894. The intensely realistic faces contrast with the decorative patterns of the dottedmuslin and lace costumes and the elaborate design on the brilliant blue backdrop.
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