The Field of the Slain | Evelyn De Morgan | 1916 14th Century Thoma’s naturalistic style and muted

Thoma’s naturalistic style and muted palette lend the work a somber realism that contrasts with its fantastical subject

and trapped in ice—his bat-like wings spread in futile menace

created circa 1891

when the mariner begins to recognise the beauty and value of the natural world once more

Richard Tennant Cooper

The Field of the Slain | Evelyn De Morgan | 1916 14th Century Thoma’s naturalistic style and mutedThe Field of the Slain (1916) by Evelyn De Morgan is a haunting allegory of war and mourning. A winged, sorrowful figure moves gently across a battlefield, gathering the pale faces of the dead into flowing folds of her robe. Set against a barren landscape, the painting conveys quiet grief, spiritual compassion, and the immense human cost of conflict. Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish.