Alone - portrait of an elderly widow by Phil May

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Alone - portrait of an elderly widow by Phil May

Alone - portrait of an elderly widow with a Pathetic Grandeur lifting the scene above the commonplace. Date: 1893

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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

1893 Bonnet Character Cloak Elderly Grieving Loneliness Lonely Mourning Pathos Phil Sadness Study Widow Widower

EDITORS COMMENTS
Alone: Portrait of an Elderly Widow" is a poignant and evocative charcoal sketch by the renowned English artist Phil May, created in 1893. This powerful study captures the profound sense of pathos and loneliness that envelops an elderly widow as she gazes out into the distance, lost in her thoughts. May's masterful use of light and shadow adds a sense of depth and dimensionality to the image, lifting it above the commonplace. The subject of the portrait wears a simple, black bonnet and cloak, her face etched with the lines of age and the weight of sorrow. Her expression is one of quiet resignation, as if she has long since accepted the reality of her loss. The artist's deft handling of the charcoal medium imbues the portrait with a sense of timelessness, transporting us back to a bygone era. May's "Alone: Portrait of an Elderly Widow" is a poignant character study, a testament to the human capacity for endurance in the face of grief and loss. The image resonates with viewers on a deep emotional level, inviting us to reflect on the universal experience of loneliness and the resilience of the human spirit. This historical portrait offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of those who have come before us. It is a reminder of the rich tapestry of history that surrounds us, and the enduring power of art to capture the essence of the human experience.

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