God Speed! 1893

"God Speed!" is an 1893 painting by the British artist Lawrence Alma-Tadema, renowned for his depictions of ancient Roman and Greek life. This piece, characterized by a soft, delicate palette, showcases a woman draped in fine fabrics leaning from a balcony, her hand reaching toward a cluster of pink roses. The painting evokes a sense of wistful farewell, capturing a moment of tender emotion against a backdrop of a serene Mediterranean landscape. Alma-Tadema's meticulous attention to detail and the overall mood of the piece have made "God Speed!" a popular subject for art collectors and admirers of the artist's work.