The Valley of Shadows by Evelyn De Morgan

The Valley of Shadows 1899

evelyndemorgan

abstract painting

impressionist painting style

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

mythology

painting painterly

watercolor

expressionist

"The Valley of Shadows" is an 1899 painting by the English artist Evelyn De Morgan. A depiction of the mythical tale of Orpheus and Eurydice, the painting shows Orpheus attempting to guide his dead wife, Eurydice, out of the underworld. The scene is rich in symbolism, with the light above representing hope and the dark figures in the shadows representing the dangers of the underworld. De Morgan was known for her use of Pre-Raphaelite techniques, which emphasized detail and symbolism in her works.