"The 19th-Century Eye Roll: A TikTok Hit Among Fed-Up Women"

"The Hesitant Fiancée," a 19th-century painting by Auguste Toulmouche, has gained popularity on TikTok as women relate to the silent fury and eye roll of the woman depicted in the artwork. The painting, which was overshadowed by Impressionist painters, is now being reevaluated for its feminist undertones and depiction of women in solidarity. Toulmouche's works often portrayed elegant French women in domestic settings, conforming to traditional gender roles. However, contemporary viewers interpret his paintings as subtly subversive. TikTok users see "The Hesitant Fiancée" as a rebel, challenging societal expectations and expressing discontent within the confines of her role.