Portrait of ethereal purity, the White Lily (Lilium candidum) glows against a dark, nocturnal garden. Thornton masterfully contrasts the waxen, ivory trumpets and striking variegated foliage with a shadowy, moonlit backdrop. The dramatic, low-key lighting imbues this classic symbol of innocence with a haunting romantic intensity. The White Lily is the traditional flower of Mother’s Day and the Virgin Mary, symbolising purity and motherhood. Thornton’s choice to set it against a stormy sky was a radical departure from traditional, peaceful religious depictions.

Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art.

Print only; A4, A3, A2 and A1.

Print mounted on card; A4 print mounted on A3 cardstock, or A3 print mounted on A2 cardstock, or A2 print mounted on A1 cardstock.

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