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Thomson's Aeolian Harp, 1809 (oil on canvas)
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Thomson's Aeolian Harp, 1809 (oil on canvas)
1778563 Thomson's Aeolian Harp, 1809 (oil on canvas) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 167x306 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A view overlooking the River Thames from Richmond Hill.
There are three loose groupings of figures in the foreground to the right, some near a golden harp mounted on a pedestal, others sitting around a stone plinth amongst classical ruins. The group of three barefoot female dancers holding hands in a ring are the Three Graces, and the four females who are decorating the harp are The Four Seasons. They all wear 18th-century classical dress. On the harps pedestal is carved the name THOMSON. He was a poet who in 1748 published An Ode on Aeolus's Harp, and was also famous for his poem The Four Seasons.
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This print showcases Joseph Mallord William Turner's masterpiece, "Thomson's Aeolian Harp" painted in 1809. The oil on canvas artwork measures an impressive 167x306 cm and is housed at the Manchester Art Gallery in the UK. The painting offers a breathtaking view of the River Thames from Richmond Hill. In the foreground to the right, we see three distinct groupings of figures. Some are gathered near a magnificent golden harp mounted on a pedestal, while others sit amidst classical ruins around a stone plinth. Amongst these figures are three barefoot female dancers holding hands in a ring, known as the Three Graces. Additionally, four females can be seen decorating the harp; they represent The Four Seasons. All of them don elegant 18th-century classical attire. Notably carved into the harp's pedestal is the name THOMSON, paying homage to James Thomson—a renowned poet who published "An Ode on Aeolus's Harp" in 1748 and was celebrated for his poem "The Four Seasons". Turner masterfully captures this scene with his signature style and attention to detail. From laborers to peasants, sheep to shepherds, every element adds depth and richness to this mesmerizing landscape. This print allows art enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate Turner's genius and immerse themselves in this enchanting depiction of nature intertwined with mythology and poetry.
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