The Painter’s Honeymoon (c.1864). Lord Frederic Leighton (English, 1830-1896) Museum of Fi
The Painter’s Honeymoon (c.1864). Lord Frederic Leighton (English, 1830-1896) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.Leighton usually veered towards Classical images and, in particular, favoured nudes. The newly married painter’s hands are painted in fine detail, emphasizing how crucial they are to his work. The soft tones and accuracy with which Leighton painted the couple contrasts obviously with the harshness of the orange tree behind them.Leighton deliberately delayed showing the work publicly. As he was renowned for his lack of confidence, many believed he felt he had betrayed too much of himself to feel comfortable exhibiting the picture. -- source link
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