Souci
Belgian artist Henri Meunier captures a moment of pure distress in this Art Nouveau postcard, where a woman in a leafy green dress buries her face in her hands. The words 'Souci' (Worry) and 'Peine' (Sorrow) frame her head, while a row of cheerful daisies at the bottom offers a stark, decorative contrast typical of the movement. What makes this piece truly charming is the scribbled handwriting across the golden background; someone named Pauline has written a 'God Jul' (Merry Christmas) greeting, creating a hilarious mismatch between the festive wish and the weeping figure. It’s a perfect snapshot of how turn-of-the-century artists turned everyday stationery into emotional mini-dramas.
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