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Lachrymae

Lachrymae

The Met

Artist: Frederic, Lord Leighton(British, Scarborough 1830–1896 London)

Date: 1894–95

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 62 x 24 3/4 in. (157.5 x 62.9 cm)

Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Wolfe Fund, 1896

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Brief Description

A woman in dark robes leans on a white pillar in a dimly lit garden, autumn leaves scattered

Detailed Description

A full-length, vertical image depicts a woman in dark, flowing robes leaning on a tall, white fluted pillar. Her head is bowed, resting on her right arm, which is draped over the top of the pillar. She wears a teal-colored garment beneath her dark outer robes. Her dark hair is visible, falling around her face. Her left hand, with slender fingers, is visible near her waist, holding a small, light-colored object. Around the base of the pillar, a dark purple fabric is draped. The background is dark, featuring dense green foliage and tree trunks. A warm, golden light emanates from behind the trees on the right side, creating a glow. The foreground consists of a light-colored, tiled or paved ground. Scattered brown, orange, and yellow autumn leaves are visible on the ground. To the left of the pillar, an overturned dark amphora-like vessel and a wreath of dried leaves are present on the ground.

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Lachrymae by Frederic, Lord Leighton

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