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The Apotheosis of Penelope Boothby, 1792 (oil on canvas)
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The Apotheosis of Penelope Boothby, 1792 (oil on canvas)
WAG17565 The Apotheosis of Penelope Boothby, 1792 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: Penelope Boothby died in 1791 at the age of 5, the adored only child of the English intellectual landowner, radical thinker, translator and patron of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Sir Brooke Boothby (1744-1824) and his wife, Susanna Bristoe; picture shows the moment when the soul of the little girl is guided to heaven by an angel; the broken vase and butterfly are symbolic of the short life of the little girl, who was educated according to the educational ideas of Rousseau in harmony with nature; ); eWolverhampton Art Gallery; Swiss, out of copyright
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The Apotheosis of Penelope Boothby, 1792
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is a poignant oil painting by Henry Fuseli that captures the heart-wrenching loss experienced by Sir Brooke Boothby and his wife Susanna Bristoe upon the death of their beloved daughter. The young Penelope tragically passed away at the tender age of five, leaving her parents devastated. In this emotionally charged artwork, Fuseli portrays the moment when Penelope's soul ascends to heaven under the guidance of an angel. Symbolism abounds in every detail: a broken vase represents her short life, while a delicate butterfly signifies her fleeting existence. These elements serve as reminders of the fragility and transience of life itself. Penelope's upbringing was heavily influenced by Jean-Jacques Rousseau's educational principles, which emphasized harmony with nature. This connection is evident in the painting as well, further emphasizing her parents' commitment to raising their daughter according to enlightened ideals. "The Apotheosis of Penelope Boothby" stands as both a memorial to a precious life lost too soon and an exploration of grief and sorrow. It encapsulates not only personal tragedy but also universal themes surrounding mortality and spirituality. Displayed at Wolverhampton Art Gallery in West Midlands, UK, this masterpiece continues to evoke deep emotions within viewers who are moved by its beauty and profound message.
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