Poem of the Soul - The flight of the soul
1854
oil
panel
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
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Louis Janmot
Louis Janmot (1814–1892) was an artist, born in Lyon.
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oil
panel
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Dominant colour
Poem of the Soul - The flight of the soul is a 1854 oil by Louis Janmot, a Symbolism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
This painting depicts two women floating above a lush landscape. The woman in the foreground wears a flowing white dress, while the one behind her is dressed in brown. They are surrounded by green hills and a body of water, with a cloudy sky above. The scene is serene, with the women appearing to be in a state of weightlessness. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The painting's dreamlike quality is reminiscent of the Romantic era, which emphasized emotion and imagination. To learn more about this style, explore the works of Louis Janmot.
Louis Janmot (1814–1892) was an artist, born in Lyon.
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