Pan is Dead (Still Life) 1911

"Pan is Dead (Still Life)" is a 1911 oil painting by Australian artist George Washington Lambert. The still life features a plaster bust of the Greek god Pan, a vase of white roses, and a pair of white gloves. The composition is dark and moody, with the light focusing on the white objects. The bust of Pan, a symbol of nature and wildness, is juxtaposed with the delicate roses and the gloves, suggesting the death of nature and the dominance of human civilization. This artwork, with its striking symbolism and strong contrast, showcases Lambert's talent for evocative still-life painting.