"Missing You"

This painting, titled 'Missing You', depicts a young girl all dressed up standing by a window, her eyes filled with longing as she gazed out into the distance.

Maria has captured the raw emotion in the girl's face, her eyes reflecting a mixture of hope and sadness. This young girl in the painting is waiting for her fiance who had left for the war.

Her home town has been deeply affected by the war, with many of its young men marching off to battle, leaving behind families and loved ones. This painting serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices make during these turbulent times.

Every day, the girl in the painting would stand by the window, her eyes searching the horizon for any sign of her beloved. 

 

This painting captures the quiet strength and unwavering love that sustains her through the long days and nights of waiting.