Soldiers in the Sun by Enid Johnstone
Mixed media by Enid Johnstone For Sale
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Title: Soldiers in the Sun
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Artist: Enid Johnstone
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Category: Mixed media
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Medium: Mixed Media on Paper
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Size (inches): 14 x 17
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Year: 2023
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Framed?: Unframed
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Shipping from: Italy
Reduced Price: $99 USD $89 USD
Artwork description
The artwork presents a striking contrast between the beauty of nature and the harsh realities of human conflict. The scene is filled with vibrant sunflowers and delicate butterflies, symbols of life, joy, and the fleeting nature of existence. However, this idyllic setting is marred by the presence of a skeleton, a stark reminder of death and mortality. The skeleton is depicted in the act of dropping leaves onto a skull lying on the ground. This act of shedding leaves could symbolize the inevitable cycle of life and death, or perhaps the shedding of innocence and the descent into the harsh realities of war. The skull on the ground is a poignant reminder of the finality of death, grounding the scene in a somber reflection on mortality.
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