"Girl with a basket" belongs to the intimate genre images in which costume and accessories largely determine the perception of the character. The gilded bronze clothing contrasts with the pale ivory, while the small stone base gives the composition stability and unity. The basket is naturally integrated into the overall silhouette and emphasizes the everyday nature of the subject. Signed by Charles Eloy Bailly, the statuette reflects the late-19th-century interest in national types and images of children.

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