Amor Vincit Omnia
Edward Henry Corbould masterfully captures a moment of romantic stalemate in this Victorian favorite. A young woman in a sweeping white dress leans away from a bored-looking military officer, who slumps on the stairs resting his chin in his hand. Clues like a broken fan and a dropped glove on the floor suggest a lovers' spat has just occurred. The Latin inscription on the wall, 'Amor Omnia Vincit' (Love Conquers All), serves as a cheeky ironic commentary on the scene—love might be the ultimate victor, but right now, everyone looks thoroughly defeated!
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Tate Britain