This painting was originally titled Andromache by the artist when it was painted in circa 1923 [fig. 1]. This initial title references the Greek princess recorded in Homer’s Iliad, who lost every male member of her family during the Trojan War. This portrait, painted in the aftermath of the Second World War, consequently assumes a tragic relevance and poignancy. Brockhurst later reworked the painting and re-named it The War Widow.
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It is beautiful. Thank you. 🙂
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I am so pleased you enjoy this, Sheila. thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🙂
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Stunning 🙏🏻
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts, pirkkotervo. 🙂
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Too Good dear keep going on.😊💕👍
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😎❤️
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In the video I like the word porcelaneous, which despite being fully understandable I’ve never seen or heard till now.
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I have never heard the word, either, but it does roll off the tongue in a pleasing way. 🙂
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💕🙏😊👍
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Timeless beauty. Thank you, Sunnyside! I do wish you sun and joyfullness wherever you may be. It’s a dreary day here, but you brought grace and beauty into it. Thank you.
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Thanks for visiting, Susan. I hope you have a lovely weekend. 🙂❤️
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This is such a beautiful painting….speaking of sorrow and a woman of that particular era….She has dignity and grace….and indeed has suffered great loss. Thank you. Janet
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I do wonder who the model might have been. She has a story to tell. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Janet. 🙂
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So beautiful.Thank you for introducing this wonderful artist. I found the video very interesting.
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My pleasure! I appreciate your visit, Yvonne. 🙂
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What a stunning portrait that captures well the sorrow and strength of a grieving widow!
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This one haunts and captivates at the same time. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Rosaliene.
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The power of that portrait in expressing her loss stunned me as I got to your blog today. Thank you.
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Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts.
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