Gone, But Not Forgotten (Waterhouse painting)
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Gone, But Not Forgotten by John William Waterhouse was painted in 1873 during the artist's romantic period.[1] It was exhibited in the winter of 1873 at the Dudley Museum and Art Gallery but is now in a private collection.[2][3]
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| Artist | John William Waterhouse |
| Year | 1873 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Movement | Romanticism |
| Dimensions | 31.8 cm × 25.4 cm (12.5 in × 10.0 in) |
| Owner | Private collection |
The painting depicts only one figure, a woman with a solemn expression leaning against a wall. She is outdoors and wears classical clothing: a chiton which is draped to expose her right shoulder, tainia and some jewellery. She is holding in her left hand some flowers. In front of her is a basket overflowing with a reddish or brown cloth. The overall tone of the painting is consistent with the Romantic movement, which emphasised the human experience and found beauty in that which evokes emotional response.[3][4]