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Off" (1899) — Edmund Blair Leighton

Edmund Blair Leighton (1852–1922) was a British painter of the Victorian era.
He worked in the genre of historical and narrative painting, often focusing on everyday moments from past centuries — with an emphasis on gestures, glances, and silent tension.

His painting "Off" (1899) captures a moment of quiet separation.
A man walks away.
A woman remains seated on a bench.
They’re not looking at each other, but both have their hands tightly clasped.
A dropped bouquet lies on the path.

There’s no conversation, no explanation — but everything is clear.
This isn’t a pose. It’s a decision.
One is already leaving.
The other may already regret it.

The painting is part of the collection at Manchester Art Gallery.