Ford Madox Brown: The Last of England

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This popular painting is about emigration, the couple are departing for Australia, on a boat called Eldorado. Look closely and you'll see that the woman holds a baby in her left ar m, its hand can be seen through a gap in her shawl. They are protected from the wind and spray by an umbrella held by the man.The artist himself posed for the painting, along with his partner Emma, and their children Cathy, the fair-haired girl in the background, and Oliver, the baby.[shortcode] [short-description] • Artist: Ford Madox Brown • Artwork: The Last of England• Date of Work: 1852 – 1855 [/short-description][/details] [/shortcode] Show more