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Art (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum)

Francis Wollaston Moody

1865

oil

canvas

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Art (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum) is a 1865 oil by Francis Wollaston Moody, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Francis Wollaston Moody
When & what style?: 1865
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a long, flowing robe, holding a torch above her head. The torch has flames on top. She is standing on grass with flowers, and there are mountains in the distance. The woman is framed by a white border, and there are gray scrolls and other designs around her. The background of the painting is yellow. The woman's robe is white and gold, and she has a red belt around her waist. She is barefoot. The torch she is holding is gold, and the flames are orange and red. This painting is part of the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.