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Angels, 1895 (oil on panel)
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Angels, 1895 (oil on panel)
828405 Angels, 1895 (oil on panel) by Strudwick, John Melhuish (1849-1937); 71.2x26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Angels. John Melhuish Strudwick (1849-1937). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1895. 71.2 x 26.4cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22740364
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
1895 Alcove Architectural Feature Aversion Bare Feet Bare Foot Barefoot Behaviour British Art Brown Concern Concerned Dome Expression Facial Expression Feet Foot Gentle Looking Away Looking Down Nimbus One Man Only Outer Garment Pre Raphaelite Art Raphaelite Robe Temperament Turning Away Victorian Art Victorian Pictures White Color Wing Worried Worry Worrying Young Man Young Men Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Halo Oil On Panel Pre Raphaelite
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Angels, 1895 - A Captivating Glimpse into Victorian Religious Art
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. This print showcases John Melhuish Strudwick's masterpiece, "Angels" painted in 1895. The oil on panel artwork, measuring 71.2x26.4 cm, is a stunning example of nineteenth-century British Christian art. In this close-up shot, the focus lies on a solitary man standing amidst an ethereal scene of angels and heavenly wings. Dressed in brown attire with bare feet gently resting on the ground, his concerned expression suggests worry or aversion towards something unseen. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the delicate brushstrokes that bring life to each angelic figure and their flowing garments. The white color palette creates a sense of purity and divinity within the composition. Set against a backdrop reminiscent of a grand dome-shaped structure, this pre-Raphaelite painting exudes both beauty and introspection. The musical elements incorporated into the artwork add another layer of intrigue as they symbolize harmony between heaven and earth. Through this photograph from Bridgeman Images' collection, viewers are transported back to late nineteenth-century Britain where religious themes were prevalent in fine art circles. It serves as a testament to Strudwick's skill as an English artist while offering insight into the cultural and artistic temperament of that era. This print invites us to appreciate not only the technical mastery but also the emotional depth conveyed by Strudwick through his portrayal of angels—an enduring subject matter that continues to captivate audiences today.
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