Odes and Sonnets Table of Contents 1887

Will Hicock Low's 1887 artwork "Odes and Sonnets Table of Contents" depicts a nude female figure seated amidst a landscape. The figure, adorned with a floral wreath, gestures towards a tree while surrounded by ribbons inscribed with "Odes" and "Sonnets." The piece reflects a blend of Art Nouveau and Symbolism styles, referencing classical themes with a contemporary sensibility. This work, housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, invites viewers to interpret its allegorical meaning and explore the artist's interest in literature and the human form.