Artwork
Libation (decorative panel)
Libation (decorative panel) is an oil painting by Francis Wollaston Moody. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Libation is an oil painting created by Francis Wollaston Moody around 1865. It is a decorative panel held in the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene of a woman and man in a classical setting. The woman pours from a pitcher into a cup held by the seated man, who also holds a cup. Their white robes stand out against the dark background, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
The contrast between the dark background and the lighter tones of the figures creates a sense of depth. The flowing white robes are rendered in elegant drapes, highlighting the artist's attention to detail and classical influences.
Artist & collection
Luca della Robbia (1400–1481) (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum) (detail)
Pyramus and Thisbe (decorative panel)
Standing Female Figure (decorative panel)
Reclining Figure (decorative panel)
Standing Female Figure (decorative panel)
Lancelot Blondeel (1498–1561) (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum)
Raphael (1483–1520) (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum)
Jan van Eyck (c.1385–1441) (design for a mosaic in the Victoria and Albert Museum) (formerly attributed to Agnes Sutherland)
