Boreas and the Fallen Leaves 1910

Evelyn De Morgan's 1910 painting *Boreas and the Fallen Leaves* depicts the Greek god Boreas, the personification of the north wind, blowing leaves from a tree as they fall around a group of nymphs. The scene is a symbolic representation of the changing seasons and the power of nature, with Boreas as a powerful figure who brings the cold winds of winter. The painting's rich colors and dramatic composition reflect De Morgan's interest in Pre-Raphaelite art and mythology. The work evokes a sense of both beauty and melancholy as the nymphs, representing the fading summer, are caught in the whirlwind of Boreas's force.