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The Marriage at Cana of Galilee, by Adelaide Eliza Ironside, unspecified, 1861

The Marriage at Cana of Galilee

Adelaide Eliza Ironside

1861

unspecified

From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales

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Overview

The Marriage at Cana of Galilee is a 1861 unspecified by Adelaide Eliza Ironside, a British Romanticism work, depicting Marriage at Cana, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Who painted this?
Adelaide Eliza Ironside
When & what style?
1861 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Art Gallery of New South Wales

About this work

This painting depicts a grand scene with multiple figures, set against a backdrop of columns and an arched doorway. The figures are dressed in robes, with some wearing crowns or holding objects. In the foreground, a woman in a green robe stands out, surrounded by others in various poses. The artist has used a range of colors, from deep reds and greens to softer blues and yellows, to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The overall effect is one of movement and energy, as if the figures are about to step out of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Adelaide Eliza Ironside.

About the artist

Portrait of Adelaide Eliza Ironside
Artist

Adelaide Eliza Ironside

Adelaide Eliza Scott Ironside (17 November 1831 – 15 April 1867) was an Australian artist.

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