Page Fifteen from 'Flora's Feast', the Hyacinths

Category

Library Item

Item no

40145

Title

Page fifteen from 'Flora's Feast', the Hyacinths

Description

Two women dressed in Grecian robes frolic amongst blue hyacinths, bending the stalks to create a movement that evokes the ringing of bells. The accompanying text reads:
"Sweet Hyacinths their bells did ring,
To swell the music of the Spring".

Artist / maker

Crane, Walter

Date

1902

Size

25.0 x 18.5 cm

Type

Publisher's print

Location

Art and Design Library

In this illustration Crane evokes the sound of bells through the shape of the hyacinth flowers.

Also visible here is a further demonstration of the claim that the posing of the figures carried a purpose. In this particular instance the woman's arm is placed almost parallel to the bending stalk of the plant. The Grecian robes act as a reminder of the significance of stance and posture in classical sculpture.

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Clothing and dress > Accessories > Hair ornaments

Clothing and dress > Garments > Robes

Plants > Flowers > Flowers

Plants > Flowers > Hyacinths

Sport and leisure > Culture > Musical instruments

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