Winter Solstice , Ancient Stones of Ireland
by Trudi Doyle
Title
Winter Solstice , Ancient Stones of Ireland
Artist
Trudi Doyle
Medium
Painting - Watercolour
Description
"Winter Solstice, Ancient Stones of Ireland" painting -by Trudi Doyle - the sun rising over historic stone structures including Haroldstown Dolmen..
The countryside of Ireland is dotted with thousands of enigmatic and mysterious man made stone structures and ruins -many reflect sun worship. Dolmens or Cromlechs were built between 6000 & 4000 years ago. This painting features Haroldstown Dolmen in the centre illuminated by the rising sun.
Just beneath it is a depiction of the west facing base of a High Stone Cross in Castledermot Co. Kildare Ireland with details of figures herding domestic animals & poultry exquisitely carved in granite stone . The tradition of erecting monumental high stone crosses began by the 8th century, they are said to have probably followed earlier versions in wood.. The painting is completed with swirls in the foreground similar to the prehistoric stone carvings in Newgrange which are regarded as some of the finest achievements of European Neolithic art. Newgrange is the best known Irish passage tomb and dates to 3,200BC.
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May 13th, 2011
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Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your beautiful artistic work is Featured on the home page of the "Bedroom Art Gallery" group. 1/10/22 l/f/pin
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is FEATURED in the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 10/7/16
Randy Rosenberger
This piece of fine artwork has earned the honor of being chosen to show off to other artists and prospective buyers here in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is an honor to share this piece of well composed and beautiful art on our Featured section of our homepage. Thanks much for sharing! Liked and Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (administrator of the WFS group)
Menega Sabidussi
Please consider submitting to "Megalithic Europe"! http://fineartamerica.com/groups/megalithic-europe.html
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