Candle. A somewhat sombre painting of a lit candle in a blue holder. Date: circa 1916

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Candle. A somewhat sombre painting of a lit candle in a blue holder. Date: circa 1916

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Alexander Candle Holder Sombre Warren January Volume

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This evocative image of a lit candle in a blue ceramic holder, circa 1916, carries an air of quiet contemplation and introspection. The soft, flickering light of the candle casts an ethereal glow, illuminating the room with a gentle, soothing warmth. The blue hue of the holder adds a sense of calm and serenity, while the sombre mood of the painting invites reflection and introspection. The painting, which is part of the March of the Women Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, was published in a magazine, likely in the January volume of 1917. The artist of this work is identified as Alexander Warren Dow, an American painter known for his impressionist and tonalist paintings. At the time this painting was created, the world was in the midst of great turmoil. The First World War was raging on, and the loss of life and destruction wrought by the conflict weighed heavily on the hearts and minds of people around the world. The image of a simple candle, burning in the darkness, may have served as a reminder of the hope and comfort that could be found even in the midst of despair. The use of a candle as a symbol of hope and light in times of darkness is a common motif in art and literature, and this painting is no exception. The lit candle in the painting represents the enduring power of the human spirit to find light and hope in even the darkest of times. The painting invites the viewer to pause, take a moment to reflect, and find solace in the simple beauty of a lit candle.

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