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Study for Death the Bride, 1894 (oil on canvas)
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Study for Death the Bride, 1894 (oil on canvas)
5913339 Study for Death the Bride, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Gotch, Thomas Cooper (1854-1931); 39x29 cm; Alfred East Gallery, Kettering Borough Council; eAlfred East Gallery, Kettering; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23261598
© Alfred East Gallery, Kettering / Bridgeman Images
Bride Ethereal Garland Ghostly Macabre Poppies Poppy Sacrement Sinister Sombre Spooky Symbolist Mortality
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This hauntingly captivating print showcases Thomas Cooper Gotch's "Study for Death the Bride" from 1894. Painted in oil on canvas, this piece measures 39x29 cm and is currently housed at the Alfred East Gallery, Kettering Borough Council. The image depicts a woman, presumably a bride, surrounded by an ethereal atmosphere of ghostly poppies. The symbolism within this painting is both unsettling and thought-provoking. The crown of garlands adorning her head hints at love and life, while simultaneously alluding to death's presence. Gotch's use of somber colors creates a macabre ambiance that lingers in the viewer's mind long after they have looked away. This symbolist masterpiece explores themes of mortality and marriage with an eerie twist, leaving us pondering the deeper meaning behind these concepts. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork, we are reminded of the fragile nature of existence and how it intertwines with our most cherished moments. It serves as a reminder that even amidst joyous celebrations like weddings, there is always an underlying sense of transience. With its mysterious allure and sinister undertones, "Study for Death the Bride" invites us to delve into our own contemplations about life's fleeting beauty and inevitable end.
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