Artist: Gustave Moreau
Style: Symbolism
Topic: Famous People Religious Ghosts Saints
Date: 1876
Size: 72 x 105 cm
Technique: Watercolour
About the Artist
Gustave Moreauwas a French Symbolist painter born in Paris on April 6, 1826. He is considered the "Symbolist painter par excellence" by art critic Jean Cassou. Moreau's work, characterized by allegorical and mythological subjects, positioned him as a leading symbolist painter during the 1890s. His oeuvre comprises over 15,000 paintings, watercolors, and drawings.
The Painting
The Apparition, painted between 1874 and 1876, is a watercolor measuring 72 x 105 cm. The painting showcases Moreau's mastery of the Symbolist style, which emphasizes imagination and emotion over realism.
Description
The Apparition depicts the biblical character of Salome dancing in front of Herod Antipas with a vision of John the Baptist's severed head. The scene is set against the backdrop of a lavishly decorated palace inspired by the Alhambra. Salome stands out in an array of bejeweled veils, her body facing the viewer, her left arm pointing up in the air to John the Baptist's head.
Museum
Musée d'Orsay, located in Paris, France, holds this masterpiece. The museum is dedicated to French art from 1848 to 1914 and houses a vast collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.
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Conclusion
The Apparition is a captivating work by Gustave Moreau, showcasing his mastery of the Symbolist style. Whether you're a fan of Symbolism or simply appreciate fine art, this painting is sure to impress. Bring home a piece of French art history with a canvas print or oil painting reproduction from Wikioo.org.
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