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"Daughters of the Alhambra" - painted by J. Phillip - from the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1858. Creator: W Thomas. "Daughters of the Alhambra" - painted by J. Phillip - from the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1858. Creator: W Thomas
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"Daughters of the Alhambra" - painted by J. Phillip - from the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1858. Creator: W Thomas. "Daughters of the Alhambra" - painted by J. Phillip - from the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1858. Creator: W Thomas
"Daughters of the Alhambra" - painted by J. Phillip - from the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1858. Spain, which has offered so many tempting subjects to art, has found for them few more intelligent and feeling interpreters than Mr. Phillip...The Alhambra has afforded him materials for many a pleasing and suggestive picture, but none more so than the one before us, which is full of life and colour, and set in an admirable framework of quaint antique architecture. The two daughters of the Alhambra, in whose rich, swarthy complexions the old Oriental blood is clearly traceable, are at an open window of the ancient palace of the Moorish Kings, which is separated into two compartments by a tall taper pillar. Full of health and innocent gaiety are the youthful pair, fanning themselves in the evening of a bright summer's day, and having no care beyond the moment. On the sill of the window is a vase full of fresh flowers, from which one of the young ladies has selected a white rose, to decorate the hair of her companion. The whole forms a charming little group-charming none the less for its simplicity, produced in a rich and glowing tone of colour'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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a captivating masterpiece painted by John Philip in 1858, was showcased at the Royal Academy Exhibition and brilliantly captured by photographer W. Thomas. This painting transports us to Spain, a land that has long inspired artists with its vibrant culture and history. Philip's interpretation of Spain and its people is both intelligent and heartfelt. The Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Moorish architecture, has provided Philip with invaluable inspiration. In "Daughters of the Alhambra," he presents us with a lively and colorful scene set against the backdrop of the ancient Moorish palace. Two young girls, with rich, swarthy complexions that bear the traces of the old Oriental blood, are seen at an open window. The window, separated into two compartments by a tall, slender tapered pillar, offers a glimpse into their carefree world. The girls, full of health and innocent gaiety, are enjoying the evening of a bright summer day with no worries beyond the present moment. One of them fans herself while the other selects a white rose from a vase full of fresh flowers on the window sill to adorn her companion's hair. The simple yet charming group forms a delightful tableau, its appeal lying in its uncomplicated beauty and the rich, glowing tones of color that Philip has used to bring it to life. W. Thomas's photograph of "Daughters of the Alhambra" perfectly preserves the essence of Philip's painting, allowing us to appreciate the intricate details and the warmth of the scene. The girls' youthful energy and the ancient architecture of the Alhambra come together in a beautiful harmony, offering a glimpse into a world of rich culture and history.
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