If you havent read it, its about a servant girl who captures the imagination of johannes vermeer and inspires him to create what is probably his most famous work. Read girl with a pearl earring, by tracy chevalier online on bookmate an international bestseller with over two million copies sold, this is a story of an artists desire for beauty and the ultima. One of the bestloved paintings in the world is a mystery. Girl with a pearl earring by tracy chevalier read online on. Girl with a pearl earring is a 1999 historical novel written by tracy chevalier. Older teens and adults will enjoy, but the book is better. This film, adapted from a work of fiction by author tracy chevalier, tells a story about the events surrounding the creation of the painting girl with a pearl earring by 17th century dutch master johannes vermeer. Books that defined a generation girl with a pearl earring. Chevalier presents a fictional account of vermeer, the model and the painting. After her father loses his sight, 17yearold griet becomes a maid to help with family expenses. Jan 01, 2001 history and fiction merge seamlessly in this luminous novel about artistic vision and sensual awakening. The question and answer section for girl with a pearl earring is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Chevalier presents a fictional account of vermeer, the model, and the painting. Scientific investigation of vermeers girl with a pearl earring, one of the most famous paintings in the world, has revealed elements that make her more personal even if her identity remains a. The scarf which falls from the blue knotted turban is very similar to the one which hangs from the stilllife in the vienna canvas. The novel revolving around the painting vermeer created of the girl with a pearl earring, the entire plot builds up to the modeling and painting of griet, the maidservant become an artists canvas subject. The screenplay was adapted by screenwriter olivia hetreed, based on the 1999 novel of the same name by tracy chevalier. The plot gains speed towards the end, and i couldnt put the book down. Sixteenyearold griet has to leave her family home in delft in. Very little is known about vermeerhe left no writings, not even any drawings, just 35 paintings. Girl with a pearl earring tracks the coming of age of a teenage girl, griet, given as a servant to the family of famous painter, vermeer. Girl with a pearl earring book chicago public library. New research reveals more of the girl with a pearl earring. Griet is a teenager in a poor family, so to get money, she goes to work with the famous dutch painter, johannes vermeer in delft. The chromatic harmony of the yellow of clios book and the blue of her wrap seem to have been inverted in dress and headdress of the girl with a pearl earring. Jan 01, 2001 qis girl with a pearl earring a true story.
Pieter is there as well, as he has become a weekly visitor in her parents home. Im confused about the ending of the girl with a pearl. Girl with a pearl earring hunterdon county library. Little is known about the girl in the painting, it is speculated that she was a maid who lived in the house of the painter along. Girl with a pearl earring is a 2003 romantic drama film directed by peter webber. Tracy chevalier on the filming of girl with a pearl earring. In midcareer, the renowned 17th century baroque artist johannes vermeer painted girl with a pearl earring, which has been called the dutch mona lisa.
Set in 17thcentury delft, holland, the novel was inspired by local painter johannes vermeers girl with a pearl earring. Chevalier creates a world reminiscent of a vermeer interior. Making up a history for vermeers girl with a pearl earring vermeers famous girl with a pearl earring has returned to the united states for the first time since 1995. Based on a novel, the film follows a young peasant maid who goes to work for an artisan and ends up. Girl with a pearl earring the story tracy chevalier. Jun 09, 2012 the girl with the pearl earring plot summary 1. Girl with a pearl earring tells the story of sixteenyearold griet, whose life is transformed by her brief encounter with genius. Dec 28, 2003 on the eve of its cinema release, tracy chevalier describes how she felt as she saw her bestselling novel girl with a pearl earring being transferred to the screen. Because art history was never this deliciously juicy. Girl with a pearl earring is a historical drama that takes a fascinating look at art culture. The painting features a mysterious girl with a turban and a pearl earring. Get an answer for im confused about the ending of the girl with a pearl earring.
While cleaning the house, griet strikes up an unlikely friendship with vermeer, which both agree to keep secret for fear of provoking the painters jealous wife, catharina essie davis. It is hard not to like this good and obedient protagonist, for she struggles with universal yearnings such as love and an escape from poverty. The remarkable author tracey chevalier fleshes out and embellishes the story who the girl in the painting by johannes vermeer could be. Nov 22, 2019 girl with a pearl earring book discussion. Thus, the plot of both webbers film and chevaliers novel is all about chevaliers own interpretation of the famous mysterious painting. The novel is narrated in the first person by a sixteenyearold girl named griet, who lives in the dutch city of delft. Every brush stroke is dangerous, for a servant has no right to enjoy such intimacy with the master of the house, much less to wear pearl earrings. The few known facts are based on legal documentshis. Girl with a pearl earring by tracy chevalier, paperback.
Making up a history for vermeers girl with a pearl earring. The novel was adapted into a 2003 film of the same name and a 2008 play. Her calm and perceptive manner not only helps her in her household duties, but also attracts the painters attention. The plot takes place in the netherlands in the 17th century. Girl with a pearl earring, tracy chevalier girl with a pearl earring is a 1999 historical novel written by tracy chevalier. Jan 15, 2004 girl with a pearl earring at times surrounds itself with an artgallery hush, but it is just so ambitious, and intriguing, and beautiful, you will find yourself immobile in front of its canvas.
Sep 30, 2003 girl with a pearl earring is a thoroughly engaging novel that follows the lifechanging experiences of quiet griet over the two years she serves the delft painter, johannes vermeer. No one knows who the girl is, or in fact who any of the people in his paintings are. Complete summary of tracy chevaliers girl with a pearl earring. Tracy chevaliers masterpiece is about a masterpiece. When her father goes blind, griet scarlett johansson must go to work as a maid for painter johannes vermeer colin firth. Girl with a pearl earring tells the story behind the advent of this famous painting, all the while depicting life in 17th century delft, a small dutch city with a burgeoning art community. Simon schama, in his book about the dutch golden age which chevalier. In tracy chevaliers girl with a pearl earring, the subject of johannes vermeers most famous painting is brought to life. Girl with a pearl earring is a thoroughly engaging novel that follows the lifechanging experiences of quiet griet over the two years she serves the delft painter, johannes vermeer.
The girl with the pearl earring is griet, the vermeers housemaid, hired in particular to clean vermeers studio without disturbing its order. Girl with a pearl earring summary and study guide supersummary. Girl with a pearl earring by tracy chevalier scholastic. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Set in 17th century delft, holland, the novel was inspired by delft school painter johannes vermeers painting girl with a pearl earring. Girl with a pearl earring is a 2003 drama film directed by peter webber. A comparison of the theme of constraint between tracy chevaliers novel, the girl with a pearl earring, and its film adaptation by peter webber.
The girl with a pearl earring is the story of griet, a sixteenyear old girl who is hired by the famous painter, vermeer, to clean his studio. Girl with a pearl earring alicia cisneros b o o k r e p o rt s h o rt english 10d b ava r i a n i n t e r n at i o n a l s c h o o l 11 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3. Girl with a pearl earring paperback book discussion. Thenovel chosen was the girl with the pearl earring since it coversm any areas of learning. One sunday in february, griet and pieter leave her parents house and convene in the alley. Her artistic sense endears her to her master, the famous johannes vermeer, but his wife dislikes the pretty servant. The project has been d esigned to get our stud ents to read. The novel opens with vermeer and his disheveled wife, catharina, visiting griets family to have a look at the girl they hope to hire. Girl with a pearl earring tells the story of griet, a 16yearold dutch girl who becomes a maid in the house of the painter johannes vermeer. Buy this book the scant confirmed facts about the life. Scarlett johansson stars as griet, a young 17thcentury servant in the household of the dutch painter johannes vermeer played by colin firth. Jun 28, 2014 this essay is a formal analysis of the girl with a pearl earring.
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