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Lead, Kindly Light, amid the Encircling Gloom, lead thou me on
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Lead, Kindly Light, amid the Encircling Gloom, lead thou me on
659901 Lead, Kindly Light, amid the Encircling Gloom, lead thou me on!...and with the Morn those Angel Faces Smile, which I Have Loved Long Since, and Lost Awhile, 1894 (oil on board) by Paton, Joseph Noel (1821-1901); diam: 30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lead, Kindly Light, amid the Encircling Gloom, lead thou me on!...and with the Morn those Angel Faces Smile, which I Have Loved Long Since, and Lost Awhile. Sir Joseph Noel Paton (1821-1901). Oil on board. Dated 1894. Diameter 30.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 23674612
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This print captures Sir Joseph Noel Paton's masterpiece, "Lead, Kindly Light, amid the Encircling Gloom, lead thou me on!". Painted in 1894 with oil on board and measuring 30.5 cm in diameter, this artwork is a testament to Paton's incredible talent and his ability to evoke deep emotions through his brushstrokes. The painting depicts a scene of desolation and bleakness, with a solitary figure standing amidst the encircling gloom. The woman gazes upwards with a hopeful expression as she prays for guidance and light in adverse conditions. Her fair hair cascades down her shoulders as she reaches out towards the heavens in worship. Surrounding her are angelic faces smiling warmly at her presence. These ethereal beings represent loved ones lost but not forgotten, offering comfort and reassurance that they are still watching over her from beyond. Paton's use of natural light adds depth and dimension to the composition, emphasizing the stark contrast between darkness and illumination. The circular shape of the painting further enhances its symbolic meaning - life's journey may be filled with challenges and uncertainties but there is always hope if one follows their inner guiding light. This Victorian-era artwork beautifully encapsulates themes of faith, resilience, and belief in something greater than oneself. It serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always a glimmer of hope leading us forward into brighter days ahead.
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