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Tim Wonnacott on the BBC1 program Bargain Hunt which is airing as I write, referred to this painting as named 'The Loss of Innocence'. Explaining that the parrot cage being open as a symbol of the loss of virginity but with the parrot yet to fly [or fall] and the animals in a suspended state of expectation. Meanwhile the seated girl being interviewed by her parents is overlooked by her prospective lover at the window. A very interesting take on the painting and probably spot on, I hope you agree. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.223.171.22 (talk) 12:55, 3 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
