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When Apples were Golden and Songs were Sweet but Summer had Passed Away, c. 1906 (oil on canvas)
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When Apples were Golden and Songs were Sweet but Summer had Passed Away, c. 1906 (oil on canvas)
MAN62983 When Apples were Golden and Songs were Sweet but Summer had Passed Away, c.1906 (oil on canvas) by Strudwick, John Melhuish (1849-1937); 76.4x48.4 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by John Melhuish Strudwick); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32133570
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Apple Trees Autumn Autumnal Fall Four Seasons Fruit Trees Lute Musical Score Singing Pre Raphaelite
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When Apples were Golden and Songs were Sweet but Summer had Passed Away, c. 1906
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is a captivating oil painting by John Melhuish Strudwick that transports viewers to a nostalgic era of the past. The artwork, measuring 76.4x48.4 cm, can be found at the Manchester Art Gallery in the UK. In this enchanting scene, Strudwick skillfully captures the essence of autumn as he portrays a group of figures dressed in medieval robes amidst an apple orchard. The golden hues of fallen leaves create a warm and inviting atmosphere while hinting at the passage of time. The central focus of the painting is on two musicians who are engrossed in their performance. One plays a lute delicately, while his companion sings from a musical score held before him. Their melodies seem to echo through the air as if capturing fleeting memories of summer's sweetness. Surrounded by lush fruit trees heavy with ripe apples, this composition evokes feelings of melancholy and reflection on seasons gone by. It pays homage to pre-Raphaelite aesthetics with its attention to intricate details and rich symbolism. Strudwick's masterful brushwork invites us into this idyllic world where nature intertwines harmoniously with music and human expression. "When Apples were Golden and Songs were Sweet but Summer had Passed Away" serves as both a visual delight and an invitation for contemplation on life's transient beauty.
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