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Poem of the Soul - Virginitas
Poem of the Soul - Virginitas is an oil painting by the Symbolist artist Louis Janmot. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
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Overview
Poem of the Soul - Virginitas is an oil painting by Louis Janmot, created in 1854.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two women in a serene landscape, one veiled and dressed in white, the other in a simple tunic, accompanied by a leopard and a bird in flight, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers, evoking a peaceful atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of oil paint to render a contemplative scene, with attention to detail in the figures, landscape, and symbolic elements.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
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