Two Thousand Years Ago 1878

"Two Thousand Years Ago" is an oil painting on canvas by John Atkinson Grimshaw, completed in 1878. The artwork depicts two women, one reclining and the other sitting on a marble bench, with a large urn on a pedestal to the left. The setting appears to be an outdoor garden with a backdrop of trees and a glimpse of a building in the distance. The use of muted colors and the soft light create a serene and melancholic atmosphere, characteristic of Grimshaw's Pre-Raphaelite style. The artwork is notable for its meticulous detail and the artist's skillful use of light and shadow.