
July 24, 2008
"Willowy Twilight II"
It's not done till it looks right. The addition of the loutrophoros vase creates a completely different painting. This was a wedding vase shape for holding water for the ceremonial bathing of the bride. The loutrophoros was also used to bathe the unmarried dead and was placed in their tomb.

Labels:
35"x22",
Greek vase painting,
oil on shaped linen
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