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I painted "Joy" for this 1900 century Romanian "Mourning Box". Which was used when a loved one passed away, usually housed a picture of there beloved and the box would then be closed. In some instances a veil may also be draped over the box in a gesture of mourning. The box since it's existence had only represented sorrow and loss. But now the mourning box houses Joy.