The Time of the Lilacs 

"The Time of the Lilacs" is a Pre-Raphaelite oil painting by British artist Sophie Gengembre Anderson. This evocative painting features a young girl holding a bouquet of lilacs against a backdrop of lush greenery and a hazy sky, capturing the essence of springtime. Anderson, born in 1823, was known for her depictions of children and their innocent beauty, often set in idyllic natural landscapes. The soft, romantic style and delicate brushstrokes of the work are characteristic of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, which sought to revive the detail and realism of early Renaissance art.