Literary notes about deep maroon (AI summary)
The term “deep maroon” appears in literature as a versatile descriptor that evokes richness and intensity in both natural and man-made objects. Writers use it to paint vivid images—from the deep maroon slabs of porphyry in architectural settings [1] and the emblematic shield bearing that very hue [2], to the natural world where tree trunks trunk and oak bark are rendered in a deep maroon tone [3, 4]. The color also lends a dramatic flair to living beings and objects, describing everything from the understated glow of a character’s hair [5] and the luxurious velvet of a mantle [6] to the delicate petals of a poppy gradually blending into deep maroon at their center [7]. In each instance, "deep maroon" enriches the narrative with a sense of depth, passion, and visual vibrancy, highlighting its enduring appeal as a descriptive tool in literature.
- [81] to set off the white marble; he also added deep maroon slabs of porphyry and bronze heads, thus combining various arts and materials.
— from Donatello, by Lord Balcarres by Crawford, David Lindsay, Earl of - Every brim bore the class pin of Calvert, the big C on a shield of deep maroon, with silver quarterings.
— from The Polly Page Ranch Club by Izola L. (Izola Louise) Forrester - From the village a path leads through corkwoods, the stripped trunks of the trees a deep maroon colour, to Ronda on its sheer hill.
— from The Magic of Spain by Aubrey F. G. (Aubrey Fitz Gerald) Bell - The ponds and streams bear upon their bosoms leaves of all tints, from the deep maroon of the oak to the pale yellow of the chestnut.
— from Winter Sunshine by John Burroughs - Her deep maroon hair shone with health.
— from The Runaway Asteroid by Michael D. Cooper - He wore a mantle of deep maroon velvet trimmed with white fur, and a longsword hung from his jeweled belt.
— from The Saracen: The Holy War by Robert Shea - Its petals have the delicate satin texture of the poppy; and their showy orange or scarlet blends suddenly at the center into a deep maroon.
— from The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits by Mary Elizabeth Parsons
