Before I start, allow me to thank Art Bacchant for the post which alerted me to the existence of this artist. The painting below, titled Sense of Sight, by Annie Swynnerton, is what initially attracted my attention. Its composition and use of color are compelling, as are the eyes and facial expression of the main figure.

Anna Louisa Swynnerton (1844 – 1933) was known for her allegorical paintings.

The work of Edward Burne-Jones was one of her major influences. Here are some photographs of the artist herself:
Cupid and Psyche have been painted by various artists, including Burne-Jones. A version from Swynnerton is shown below. Again, I am impressed by the expressions on the faces. Perhaps more than the other paintings I have included, it reminds me of the work of Edward Burne-Jones, especially the style of his Perseus cycle featured in another post under this category.

I’ll end with Oceanid, a painting of a lake nymph who was the daughter of Okeanos and Tethys. Notice how the water surrounding her sparkles in its transparency. This painting is a good example of the artist’s use of vibrant color.

I am struck by how all of the above works seem to vibrate with life in one way or another.
She blurs the line between sensual and spiritual.
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Not a complaint–the work is beautiful–just and observation.
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… other pre-Raphaelites. This was also obviously a trait of Greek and Roman mythology.
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I think part of my comment disappeared into the ether. I agreed and said that Burne-Jones also displayed this tendency along with his fellow pre-Raphaelites.
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Yes, I do enjoy the pre-Raphaelite painters.
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