Alleluia
1898
oil
From the collection of National Gallery
1898
oil
From the collection of National Gallery
Alleluia is a 1898 oil by Thomas Cooper Gotch, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Gallery.
This painting depicts a group of women and young girls standing together, holding scrolls. They are dressed in vibrant, patterned robes in shades of red, green, blue, and purple. The women are positioned in the back, while the girls are in the front, creating a sense of depth and hierarchy. The women's faces are serene, with their hands clasped together in prayer or contemplation. The girls, on the other hand, appear more lively, with one of them looking directly at the viewer. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of reverence and devotion. The use of rich colors and intricate patterns adds to the sense of opulence and grandeur, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Thomas Cooper Gotch.
