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It was an Abyssinian maid (and on her dulcimer she played) part 4
Newgrange (for the time of year that's in it) Part 3 is also up, I really should have put them together but I like to make you work for it
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2022-12-23

The Nordic Gnome decided to visit Newgrange for the winter solstice. A truly magical sight - the sun rises and the light reaches into the mound.

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2021-12-21

Newgrange monument.
Brú na Bóinne.
Co. Meath.

Oil paint on canvas paper.

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2021-10-14

Spirals appear in prehistoric Irish art all the way back to the Stone Age. They are believed to be symbolic of the sun & it’s clear from ancient monuments (such as Newgrange) that sun worship held an important place. I’ve taken that symbolism & integrated it with hope.

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2021-08-27

The sun was an important part of Irish prehistory & can be identified in the spiral carvings on sites such as Newgrange & in the survival of the ring on Celtic Crosses. Here, in my original ink on paper drawing, I’ve taken that idea & integrated it with flowers & serenity.

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2021-08-24

Small Newgrange tomb sketch

They say back when it was built it was aligned so precisely, it used to catch the very first rays of the winter solstice sunrise

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2020-12-24

With the approaching we're delighted to reuse data from to assist & in their ongoing research at this World Heritage Site
Check out 3D models of the mound, passage, chamber & art on Sketchfab https://t.co/WSoO1UtvXA

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2020-12-18

The 12 days of Solstice - Day 7 - eastern recess, Newgrange chamber. https://t.co/r6HEMoRdRU

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2016-12-16