Pan is dead (still life)
1911
A ghostly white plaster bust of the mythical god Pan looms over a delicate arrangement of white roses and a discarded pair of gloves in this striking 1911 still life. George Washington Lambert masterfully uses a stark, dark background to make the pale objects pop, creating a moody, almost theatrical atmosphere. The title references a famous ancient legend about the end of the age of gods, turning a simple tabletop scene into a poignant meditation on mortality and the fading of classical ideals.
Location: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
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