“An Angel Playing A Flageolet,” created by Edward Burne-Jones in 1878, is a religious painting executed in watercolor, gouache, and gold. As a work rooted in the Romanticism movement, the artwork is housed in Sudley House, Liverpool, UK.
The artwork depicts an angelic figure deeply engrossed in playing a flageolet, a small flute-like instrument. The angel is adorned with a wreath of flowers, characterized by flowing red hair that contrasts against the soft, pale tones of the figure’s robes. The exquisite detailing of the intricate wings and the serene expression on the angel’s face contribute to its ethereal and heavenly aura. The use of gold in the background adds a divine glow that enhances the overall spiritual and otherworldly atmosphere of the piece.
