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Blessed are They That mourn For They Shall Be Comforted
Filename: 918_11_JH375.jpg
Size: 1059 x 1637 (536KB)
Date: 18th August 2009
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Blessed are They That mourn For They Shall Be Comforted
A young widow rests her head on the deathbed of her husband as she hold a sleeping infant in her lap, Small images of saints lay on bed, Artist Alphonse Mucha, Art Nouveau
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Media ID 9751419
© Cultural Heritage Images/Universal Images Group
1906 Alphonse Artist Blessed Deathbed Gouache Head Hold Husband Infant Mucha Nouveau Paris Postcard Rests Saints Sleeping Small Watercolor Widow Young Comforted Mourn
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant print titled "Blessed are They That Mourn For They Shall Be Comforted" we witness the raw emotions of a young widow as she finds solace in the presence of her deceased husband. Painted by the renowned Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha in 1906, this piece captures the essence of grief and hope intertwined. The woman, with sorrow etched on her face, rests her head gently on the deathbed while cradling a sleeping infant in her lap. The juxtaposition of life and loss is strikingly portrayed through this tender moment. Small images of saints scattered across the bed serve as symbols of faith and spiritual guidance during times of mourning. Mucha's signature style shines through in his use of vibrant gouache colors that bring depth to every detail. His mastery lies not only in capturing physical likeness but also conveying profound emotional states. This evocative artwork transports us back to early 20th-century France, where Mucha was based in Paris. It serves as a timeless reminder that even amidst unimaginable pain, there is always room for comfort and healing. Displayed here as a postcard-sized watercolor print from Universal Images Group (UIG), this image invites contemplation and reflection on the universal human experience of loss and resilience.
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