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Love in Idleness (oil on canvas)
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Love in Idleness (oil on canvas)
CH402322 Love in Idleness (oil on canvas) by Meteyard, Sidney (1868-1947); 87.6x106 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25144064
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Allegoric Allegories Allergoric Alllegorical Figure Archery Bow Bow And Arow Bow Arrow Bows And Arrows Cupid Currants Eros Fruit Bowl Fruitbowl Grape Grapes Grapevine Grapevines Idle Idleness Laziness Lazy Personification Reclining Vine Vines Viticulture Wine Growing Wine Trade Winged Allegorical Defensive Weapon Infantry Weapon
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This print showcases Sidney Meteyard's masterpiece, "Love in Idleness" an oil on canvas painting that measures 87.6x106 cm. The artwork is currently held in a private collection and has been beautifully captured by Christie's Images. In this allegorical scene, we see a male figure reclining lazily amidst wings and grapes, personifying idleness itself. Cupid, the winged god of love, stands nearby with his bow and arrow as a symbol of Eros' weapon. This composition invites us to contemplate the concept of leisure and its association with love. Meteyard skillfully combines elements from botany and natural history to enhance the narrative. The presence of grapevines alludes to viticulture and wine trade while also representing abundance and pleasure associated with indulgence in life's pleasures. The artist's attention to detail is evident through his meticulous depiction of fruit such as currants arranged in a fruit bowl, adding richness to the overall composition. Through this botanical imagery, Meteyard subtly references food supply and scientific methods related to agriculture. "Love in Idleness" serves as both an aesthetic delight for art enthusiasts and a thought-provoking exploration into human nature's inclination towards indolence when surrounded by beauty. Bridgeman Images expertly captures this visually stunning piece for Fine Art Finder viewers to appreciate its allegoric significance without commercial intent or mention thereof.
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