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The Valley of Vision, c. 1910 (pencil, red chalk and watercolour)
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The Valley of Vision, c. 1910 (pencil, red chalk and watercolour)
659823 The Valley of Vision, c.1910 (pencil, red chalk and watercolour) by Payne, Henry A. (Harry) (1868-1940); 37.5x47.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Valley of Vision. Henry A. Payne (1868-1940). Pencil, red chalk and watercolour. Dated circa 1910. 37.5 x 47.6cm. This drawing illustrates Dantes Purgatorio, Cantos VII-VIII.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23011358
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072012upload 1910 Appealing Bended Knee British Art Chalk Dante English Art English Artist Fiction Fictional Author Gesture Gesturing Hand Gesture Hand Movement Hands Together Hillside Hilly Large Group Mature Mature Adult Maturity Middle Aged Observing Payne Pencil Pencil Drawing Pleading Pose Posed Posing Protect Protecting Protection Protective Purgatorio Purgatory Red Chalk Romantic Art Romantic Era Romanticism Victorian Pictures Vision Watchful Water Color Water Colour Winged Worship Worshiping Worshipping Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Henry Payne Natural Space
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The Valley of Vision, c. 1910
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is a captivating and thought-provoking artwork by Henry A. Payne that combines pencil, red chalk, and watercolor to depict a scene from Dante's Purgatorio. This beautifully detailed drawing measures 37.5 x 47.6cm and showcases the artist's mastery in capturing emotions and storytelling. In this image, we are transported to a hilly landscape where a large group of people, led by an angelic figure, gather together in prayerful devotion. The setting exudes tranquility as the soft light of day illuminates the natural space around them. Payne's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of each individual figure - men and women alike - who kneel with bended knees in humble worship. Their hand gestures convey their pleas for protection while their expressions reflect faith and hope. The composition evokes a sense of unity among these diverse individuals who have come together for a common purpose: seeking spiritual solace amidst the challenges of life. It is through art like this that we can appreciate both its aesthetic beauty and its ability to inspire contemplation on deeper themes. "The Valley of Vision" stands as a testament to Payne's skill as an artist within the Birmingham Group movement during the early twentieth century. With its rich symbolism and religious undertones, this piece continues to resonate with viewers today, inviting us into a world where faith intersects with artistic expression.
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