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The Souls Prison House, 1888 (oil on canvas)
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The Souls Prison House, 1888 (oil on canvas)
WDM204747 The Souls Prison House, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 79x51 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; (add.info.: exhibited in 1889 with quotation attributed to St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430); Illuminate, oh illuminate my blind soul that sitteth in darkness and the Shadow of Death ; ); eDe Morgan Foundation; English, out of copyright
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© De Morgan Foundation / Bridgeman Images
Cell Forlorn Grille Imprisoned Lost Melancholy Scroll Solitary Confinement Solitude Sorrow Soul Spirit Spiritualist Trapped Pre Raphaelite Prisoner
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The Souls Prison House
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is a hauntingly beautiful painting that captures the essence of spiritual imprisonment. Created by Evelyn De Morgan in 1888, this oil on canvas artwork measures 79x51 cm and belongs to the De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation. In this mesmerizing piece, we are transported into a world where souls are trapped within their own melancholic cells. The forlorn figures peer out from behind intricate grilles, their faces etched with sorrow and longing. Each soul appears lost and isolated in its solitary confinement, yearning for liberation. The painting's composition exudes a sense of sadness and entrapment. A scroll bearing an inscription attributed to St. Augustine of Hippo hangs ominously above the imprisoned souls: "Illuminate, oh illuminate my blind soul that sitteth in darkness and the Shadow of Death". These words serve as a plea for enlightenment amidst despair. With its Pre-Raphaelite influences evident through meticulous attention to detail and vibrant colors, "The Souls Prison House" captivates viewers with its emotional depth and spiritual resonance. It speaks to our universal desire for freedom from internal struggles and reminds us of the power art holds in expressing complex emotions. This print from Bridgeman Images allows us to bring home a piece of profound introspection—a reminder that even within our darkest moments, there is always hope for illumination and release from our self-imposed prisons.
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