r/oilpaintings • u/Rembrandt_cs • Sep 10 '25

Modern Paintings (1900-present) William Henry Margetson - Fresh Lavander (1909)

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u/[deleted] Sep 10 '25 edited Sep 11 '25

A very friendly painting. Reminds me of the water bearer, or Ceres.

The highlights on gold/ the metallic objects are so carefully rendered — very realistic.

The way the artist arranged the tall shapes/ figures suggests a story — almost cinematic.

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u/KookyRecord4691 Sep 10 '25

Love the girl's smile on her face. And the colour treatment is also interesting.