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Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, 1909 (oil on canvas)
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Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, 1909 (oil on canvas)
OWG186821 Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 100x83 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: poem by Robert Herrick (1591-1674); ); Photo eOdon Wagner Gallery, Toronto, Canada; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22735714
© Odon Wagner Gallery, Toronto, Canada / Bridgeman Images
Auburn Hair Barefoot Bending Down Gathering Meadow Nymph Nymphs Persephone Picking Flowers Posies Posy Virgins Wild Roses
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This print captures John William Waterhouse's iconic painting, "Gather Ye Rosebuds While Ye May" created in 1909. The oil on canvas artwork measures 100x83 cm and is held in a private collection. Inspired by the poem of Robert Herrick (1591-1674), this piece beautifully depicts a scene of youthful innocence and fleeting beauty. In the image, we see a group of young virgins immersed in nature's embrace. With their auburn hair flowing freely, these nymph-like figures are barefoot as they gather wild roses from a meadow. Bending down gracefully, they carefully select each flower to create posies that symbolize the rites of spring and the transience of life. Waterhouse's romantic style shines through as he masterfully portrays the delicate features and ethereal presence of his subjects. The girls' radiant beauty harmonizes with the vibrant colors of the field, creating an enchanting atmosphere that transports viewers to another time. The painting evokes themes such as youth, femininity, and the passage of time – all encapsulated within this serene moment captured by Waterhouse's brushstrokes. It serves as a reminder for us all to seize every opportunity while it lasts – just like gathering rosebuds before they wither away. This mesmerizing photograph was taken by eOdon Wagner Gallery in Toronto, Canada and is part of Bridgeman Images' extensive collection celebrating fine art throughout history.
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