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Loves Shadow, c. 1867 (oil on panel)
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Loves Shadow, c. 1867 (oil on panel)
1066106 Loves Shadow, c.1867 (oil on panel) by Sandys, Anthony Frederick Augustus (1829-1904); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22505880
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7 Deadly Sins Anger Angry Bite Biting Bouquet Chewing Envious Envy Femme Fatale Fierce Forget Me Not Forget Me Nots Furious Furor Fury Jealous Jealousy Long Hair Lover Posy Rage Red Hair Redhead Savage Seven Deadly Sins Wrath Emotions Pre Raphaelite Wrathful
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Loves Shadow, c. 1867
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is a captivating oil painting by Anthony Frederick Augustus Sandys that beautifully captures the complex emotions of love and jealousy. In this striking portrait, we see a young woman with fiery red hair and piercing eyes, her head turned in profile to reveal an expression of wrathful anger. The artist skillfully incorporates symbolic elements into the composition, such as the bouquet of forget-me-not flowers clenched tightly in her hand. These delicate blooms represent both love and remembrance, suggesting a deep attachment to someone who has provoked her jealousy. With long flowing locks cascading down her shoulders, she exudes an air of fierce beauty and sensuality. Her biting gesture adds intensity to the scene, conveying a sense of fury and envy that consumes her. This Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece explores themes of passion and possessiveness within relationships while delving into the depths of human emotion. The vibrant colors used by Sandys bring out every nuance on the canvas, making it impossible for viewers to look away. "Loves Shadow" serves as a powerful reminder of how love can ignite intense feelings within us - from adoration to rage - blurring the line between desire and destruction. It is an exquisite portrayal of one woman's struggle with jealousy, encapsulating both vulnerability and strength in equal measure.
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