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Dirge of the Three Queens

Edwin Austin Abbey

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a procession of three queens dressed in long robes and veils, with one holding a flag. The queens wear crowns on their heads. They walk on a dirt path. The sky behind them is blue, orange, and yellow, suggesting a sunset. The queens appear to be walking to the left. The woman in the center wears a dark blue veil and robe with a yellow sash. The woman on the right holds a staff. The woman on the left wears a lighter-colored robe. The background includes additional figures. The color palette is muted, with earth tones dominant.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
Pastel on paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 387 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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