The Fountain | George Spencer Watson | 1900 17th Century Hermia and Lysander from A

Hermia and Lysander from A Midsummer Night's Dream

three other women observe them with expressions ranging from curiosity to envy

atmospheric painting depicting three elegantly dressed women enjoying an intimate evening on a candlelit terrace

flowing yellow skirt and a dark jacket over a white blouse

6 cm x 61 cm

The Fountain | George Spencer Watson | 1900 17th Century Hermia and Lysander from AGeorge Spencer Watsons "The Fountain" (1900) presents an intimate and luminous scene of maternal tenderness. Set beside an ornate stone fountain at dusk, a mother tends to her infant while another woman, draped in a vivid red robe, gazes down with gentle care. The soft modeling of flesh, rich fabrics, and glowing colors heighten the sense of warmth and vitality, blending classical grace with Edwardian sentiment. The composition celebrates family,