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<journal-title>Global Journal of Human-Social Science - A: Arts &amp; Humanities</journal-title>
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<issn publication-format="print">0975-587X</issn>
<issn publication-format="electronic">2249-460X</issn>
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<article-title>Women in Painting: An Analysis of Balzacs The Unknown Masterpiece</article-title>
<subtitle>Women and Creativity in Balzac&#039;s Unknown Masterpiece</subtitle>
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Fernandes</surname><given-names>Ana</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1" />
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<pub-date publication-format="electronic" date-type="pub" iso-8601-date="2024-04-10">
<day>10</day>
<month>04</month>
<year>2024</year>
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<volume>24</volume>
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<fpage>11</fpage>
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<abstract><p>This article explores into the analysis of Balzac’s Le Chef d’OEuvre inconnu, with a particular focus on the portrayal of women and creativity in art. It investigates Balzac’s handling of the art trade, financial aspects, and female characters, while also delving into Frenhofer’s portrayals and the symbolism of la Belle Noiseuse. This study underscores the significance of grasping these motifs to gain a deeper understanding of Balzac’s work and its societal influence during that period.</p></abstract>
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<p>This article explores into the analysis of Balzac&#039;s Le Chef d&#039;OEuvre inconnu, with a particular focus on the portrayal of women and creativity in art. It investigates Balzacâ€™s handling of the art trade, financial aspects, and female characters, while also delving into Frenhoferâ€™s portrayals and the symbolism of la Belle Noiseuse. This study underscores the significance of grasping these motifs to gain a deeper understanding of Balzacâ€™s work and its societal influence during that period.</p>
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