Summary of Eunice de Souza Women in Dutch Painting

The afternoon sun is on their faces.
they are calm, not stupid,
pregnant, not bovine.
I know women like that
and not just in paintings —
an aunt who did not answer her husband back
not because she was plain
and Anna who writes poems
and hopes her avocado stones
will sprout in the kitchen.
Her voice is oatmeal and honey.

These lines seem to be describing women in a positive and empowering way. The afternoon sun on their faces suggests a sense of warmth and tranquility. The description of them as calm, not stupid, and pregnant, not bovine, challenges stereotypes and highlights their intelligence and uniqueness. The mention of real women, like an aunt who chooses not to engage in arguments with her husband and Anna, who writes poems and nurtures avocado stones in her kitchen, further emphasizes the diverse experiences and qualities of women. The comparison of Anna’s voice to oatmeal and honey evokes a soothing and comforting image. Overall, these lines celebrate the strength, creativity, and individuality of women, both in reality and beyond the realm of paintings.

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