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Alone in the World (French: Seule au Monde) is a painting created by nineteenth century French artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau. Although the exact year of creation is unknown Theo van Gogh acquired it in 1867 so it may be placed in the early part of Bouguereau’s career.The painting depicts a peasant girl holding a violin and standing on a bridge over the Seine in Paris. She is looking to her left with a melancholy expression.