The Lady in White

by Daniel Eskridge

Title

The Lady in White

Artist

Daniel Eskridge

Medium

Drawing - Oil Pastel And Colored Pencil

Description

A mysterious woman in a white dress walks through a dense forest carrying a lantern.

The "Lady in White" is a common type of ghost story found in various cultures around the world. Generally, this apparition is depicted as a female ghost dressed in a flowing white gown. The folklore surrounding the Lady in White varies, but several themes and elements are consistent across many stories.

The Lady in White is often associated with a tragic backstory involving betrayal, loss, or unrequited love. In many stories, her appearance is tied to a traumatic event such as the loss of a child or a bride who died on her wedding night.

These ghosts are frequently connected to particular locales such as graveyards, old hotels, deserted roads, or historic buildings. They are said to haunt these places due to their significance in the ghost’s life or death.

Many tales depict the Lady in White as searching for something or someone—often her lost children or a treacherous lover. This perpetual search is part of her haunting. While in other stories, the Lady in White might be seen as a protective spirit or as an omen of death or misfortune to those who encounter her.

Different cultures have their versions of the Lady in White myth. For example, in the United States, the story of the Lady in White of Rochester, New York, tells of a woman who died in an accident and continues to search for her daughter. In the Philippines, the "White Lady" is often seen as a victim of injustice or violence who now haunts busy streets and lonely roads.

These stories have been popular in folklore and have inspired numerous books, films, and television series, each adding unique elements to the basic premise of the mysterious and sorrowful Lady in White.

From the artist: I created this in March and April of 2024 as an entry for a contest held by the Marietta museum of art. Most of the art I create around folklore revolves around creatures, but, for this one, I decided to go with ghosts. Trying to keep with an ethereal quality, I kept most of the colors down to mixes of cool pale greens and whites with just the lantern to add a bit of warmth.

Thanks for looking!
Daniel Eskridge ( FineArtByDaniel.com )

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April 16th, 2024

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