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Autumnal Sorrows
Autumnal Sorrows (1878). O Meara, Frank 1853-1888. Date: 1878
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1878 Autumnal Frank Sorrows Omeara
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Autumnal Sorrows," an exquisite oil painting by Irish artist Frank O'Meara, captures the melancholic beauty of the autumn season. Painted in 1878, this masterpiece showcases the artist's exceptional skill in depicting the transient nature of life and the passage of time. The painting is a visual ode to the autumnal hues, with their rich and warm tones, which envelop the landscape in a golden glow. The central figure in the painting is a young woman, dressed in a red cloak, who sits alone on a rocky outcrop overlooking a tranquil lake. Her pensive expression and downcast gaze convey a sense of sadness and longing, as if she is lost in thought or mourning the end of summer. The autumn leaves that surround her, with their vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows, serve as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of beauty and the inevitability of change. O'Meara's use of light and shadow in "Autumnal Sorrows" is masterful, with the sun casting long, dramatic shadows across the landscape and illuminating the woman's face in a soft, ethereal light. The painting's composition, with its use of diagonal lines and the juxtaposition of the woman's stillness against the dynamic movement of the leaves, adds to the sense of depth and complexity. "Autumnal Sorrows" is a stunning work of art that invites the viewer to reflect on the beauty and sadness of the autumn season and the passage of time. O'Meara's ability to capture the essence of this transitional period in nature, and the emotions it evokes, makes this painting a true masterpiece of Irish art.
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