Gathering Almond Blossoms (1916) by John William Waterhouse

Gathering Almond Blossoms - John William Waterhouse - 1916

Artwork Information

TitleGathering Almond Blossoms
ArtistJohn William Waterhouse
Date1916
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementRomanticism

About Gathering Almond Blossoms

The artwork, titled “Gathering Almond Blossoms,” was masterfully created by the artist John William Waterhouse in the year 1916. It is an oil painting on canvas and belongs to the Romanticism movement, specifically within the genre of genre painting.

The artwork depicts two female figures engrossed in the act of gathering almond blossoms. The central figure, an adult woman clothed in a flowing white garment with a red sash, reaches upward to pluck blossoms from the tree, her gaze fixed on the branches above. Beside her stands a young girl, dressed in a brownish-pink dress, seemingly admiring the blossoms or awaiting her turn. The scene is set in what appears to be a lush garden, with trees and flora surrounding the figures. The background features a garden wall or structure, further enhancing the intimate and serene atmosphere of the setting. The use of light and color in the painting accentuates the delicate beauty of the almond blossoms and the grace of the figures, capturing a moment of tranquil grace and natural beauty.

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