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The Southing of the Sun, 1911 (oil on canvas)
3620058 The Southing of the Sun, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Swynnerton, Annie Louisa (1844-1933); 112x89 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Three-quarter length figure subject of an elderly Mediterranean peasant woman. Dressed in a simple skirt and
bodice, her hands are turned outwards from her sides in gesture. Hazy sunlit mountain setting, with the sunlight
catching the woman's hair and the edges of her clothes.); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32120114
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
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The Southing of the Sun, 1911
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is a captivating oil painting by Annie Louisa Swynnerton that transports viewers to a sunlit mountain setting in Italy. The focal point of the artwork is an elderly Mediterranean peasant woman, dressed modestly in a simple skirt and bodice. Her hands are gracefully turned outwards from her sides, as if she is embracing the warmth and beauty of the surrounding landscape. The hazy sunlight bathes the scene, illuminating not only the woman's hair but also casting a gentle glow on the edges of her clothes. This atmospheric effect adds an ethereal quality to the painting, creating a sense of magic and enchantment. Swynnerton's attention to detail captures both the rustic charm of rural life and the timeless beauty found in nature. The artist skillfully portrays not just a figure but also evokes emotions through her composition. With arms outstretched towards the sun, this elderly woman seems to be embracing life with gratitude and serenity. "The Southing of the Sun" invites us into a moment frozen in time – one where we can appreciate both our connection with nature and our ability to find solace even amidst simplicity. It serves as a reminder that there is beauty all around us if we take pause to observe it closely.
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