Gather Ye Rosebuds while ye may [Ask Us A Question] Title: Gather Ye Rosebuds while ye may 1908 Artist: John William Waterhouse (1849 - 1917) Oil on canvas, 24 1/4 x 17 7/8 inches (61.6 x 45.7 cm), Private collection Description: A young woman stands holding a bowl stretched out to the viewer filled with roses. Her head is elevated slightly and her eyes peer out through a window which can be seen reflected in a mirror behind her. Two purple flowers can also be seen reflected in the mirror, one wilting and one standing tall and strait. This painting acknowledges the passing of time and how quickly life vanishes. The title Gather Ye Rosebuds while Ye May reveals the true meaning in this painting. One must gather rosebuds because they bloom and wilt quickly just as the beauty of the girl will quickly fade to dust and she will no longer be able to pick them. This meaning is even more poignant when one realizes that the painting was painted 95 years ago and both the artist and the girl depicted are dead. Waterhouse painted another painting with the same theme also entitled Gather Ye Rosebuds while Ye May where two women are picking roses out in a garden. Based on a poem by Robert Herrick (1591-1674) To Virgins to Make Much of Time. Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying; And this same flower that smiles today, To-morrow will be dying. The glorious lamp of heaven, the Sun, The higher he's a-getting; The sooner will his race be run, And nearer he's to setting. That age is best, which is the first, When youth and blood are warmer; But being spent, the worse, and worst Times still succeed the former. Then be not coy, but use your time, And while ye may, go marry; For having lost but once your prime, You may for ever tarry. Media: Genuine 100% Hand Painted Oil Paintings On Canvas. Quality: Museum Quality, Brilliant Oil Painting Creation! This painting is availble in any other size. We just list standard size below. Our Guarantee: Highest Quality & Lowest Price! Note: We do not stretch or frame .... that is best done at your local discount frame store. It will be delivered in a roll tube to protect the quality. Price -Was: $199.9099.95 USD Shipping Cost: $29.99 for 1st item, $14.99 for 2nd item. So the more you order, the more you save on Shipping & Handling cost! Ships within 2 weeks Gather Ye Rosebuds while ye may - Size (20x24) - 99.95USD Gather Ye Rosebuds while ye may - Size (24x36) - 125.95USD Gather Ye Rosebuds while ye may - Size (24x48) - 215.95USD Gather Ye Rosebuds while ye may - Size (30x40) - 239.95USD Gather Ye Rosebuds while ye may - Size (36x48) - 339.95USD Gather Ye Rosebuds while ye may - Size (48x72) - 439.95USD The More You Order, The Less You Pay!

Gather Ye Rosebuds while ye may

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