The artwork titled “Life and Thought Have Gone Away” by Evelyn De Morgan, created in 1893, belongs to the Romanticism movement and falls within the genre of symbolic painting.
In this intricate and vivid work, the viewer is presented with a scene that harmoniously blends elements of the natural and the supernatural. On the left side, within the confines of a grand architectural structure, stands a knight clad in shining armor holding the hand of a serene, ethereal lady dressed in flowing white garments. A vibrant peacock stands on the marbled steps beside them, symbolizing beauty and immortality. The right side of the artwork reveals a fantastical spectacle of numerous angels in vibrant, flowing robes, hovering over a lush landscape abundant with flora and fauna. These celestial beings, depicted in hues of pink, blue, and other vivid colors, seem to be ascending or descending between the earthly and the divine, adding a mystical quality to the scene. The detailed and allegorical nature of the painting invites viewers to contemplate the themes of life, thought, and the transcendence of the human spirit.
