Dd_144 is a painting by Dianne Dengel which was uploaded on March 9th, 2020.
Dd_144
A cheerful elderly woman is gleefully examining something in her hand, possibly a letter, as she stands next to an open mailbox. A small dog looks up... more
Title
Dd_144
Artist
Dianne Dengel
Medium
Painting
Description
A cheerful elderly woman is gleefully examining something in her hand, possibly a letter, as she stands next to an open mailbox. A small dog looks up at her with an attentive gaze while a bird perches on the mailbox, which also hosts a straw nest with eggs. The scene suggests a quaint, perhaps rural setting where receiving mail is a moment of joy and connection with the outside world.
Uploaded
March 9th, 2020
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Comments (2)
Peggy Mower
I love this painting. Sometimes older people in particular have very little contact with the outside world. They may no longer drive or have friends or family nearby. Her adorable dog may be her only companion. She seems to be very pleased by a card or letter that just arrived in the mail. Even the dog seems to be showing his approval and senses that the woman is happy by looking at the expression on her face. There are so many people living in remote locations where's very little opportunity for socialization. I was reading something on a retirement community website about it.