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The Swan Maidens, 1894 (oil & mixed media on paper)
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The Swan Maidens, 1894 (oil & mixed media on paper)
PNH351307 The Swan Maidens, 1894 (oil & mixed media on paper) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 27.2x20 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22678588
© Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London / Bridgeman Images
Bathers Creatures Metamorphosis Pond Weeping Willow
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The Swan Maidens, 1894
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is a captivating artwork by Walter Crane that beautifully combines oil and mixed media on paper. This enchanting piece measures 27.2x20 cm and belongs to a private collection. The photograph, taken by ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries in London, showcases the intricate details of this English masterpiece. In this mesmerizing scene, we are transported to a mythical world where birds and female creatures intertwine under the graceful branches of a weeping willow tree. Bathed in ethereal light, these angelic beings with wings appear as if they have emerged from the depths of a serene lake or pond. The artist's skillful depiction captures both the vulnerability and strength of these metamorphosing figures. With their nude forms delicately portrayed amidst nature's beauty, Crane explores themes of transformation and freedom. The presence of birds further emphasizes the connection between humans and animals in mythology. As tears flow from their eyes like shimmering droplets into the water below, it evokes an emotional depth rarely seen in art. "The Swan Maidens" invites viewers to contemplate notions of nakedness beyond mere physicality; it symbolizes vulnerability, purity, and liberation from societal constraints. This remarkable print allows us to appreciate Crane's artistic genius while immersing ourselves in his imaginative realm where mythological beings coexist harmoniously with nature's wonders.
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