A Shower of Red and White Roses was Scattered over the Ground 1910

Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale's 1910 watercolor, "A Shower of Red and White Roses was Scattered over the Ground," depicts a woman in medieval garb, standing amidst a stone city street, scattering red and white roses. The soft, romantic lighting and use of watercolors are characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite style, which was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Brickdale, a prolific artist, was known for her illustrations of fairy tales and her ability to capture the beauty and innocence of childhood. This piece likely evokes a sense of wonder and sentimentality, as well as a hint of historical nostalgia.