1888
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
94 Degrees in the Shade is a 1888 oil by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a woman lying in a field, reading a book. She is wearing a light-colored dress and hat, and is surrounded by tall grasses and plants. The sky above is blue with white clouds. The woman's pose suggests she is relaxed and enjoying her book. The warm colors of the painting evoke a sense of a sunny day. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of artist Lawrence Alma-Tadema.
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema ( AL-mə TAD-ay-mə; born Lourens Alma Tadema, Dutch: ; 8 January 1836 – 25 June 1912) was a Dutch painter who later settled in the United Kingdom, becoming the last officially recognised denizen in 1873.
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