Paul Nash, We Are Making a New World, 1918, shattered blasted trees on a First World War battlefield Paul Nash, We Are Making a New World, 1918, shattered blasted trees on a First World War battlefield
Satan Exulting over Eve, watercolor by William Blake. Satan Exulting over Eve, watercolor by William Blake.
Whistler's Nocturne Blue and Silver Chelsea 1871 moonlit Thames painting blue moon symbolism in art Whistler's Nocturne Blue and Silver Chelsea 1871 moonlit Thames painting blue moon symbolism in art

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Tate Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose 1885–6, John Singer Sargent Tate Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose 1885–6, John Singer Sargent
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