Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Hector Bidding Farewell to Andromache
Adam Friedrich Oeser
A dramatic 18th-century depiction of Hector departing for the Trojan War, bidding a final farewell to his grieving family.
Les adieux d'Hector et d'Andromaque
Joseph-Marie Vien
1786 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant Neoclassical masterpiece capturing the poignant farewell between Hector and Andromache.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Created in 1786 by Joseph-Marie Vien, this Neoclassical oil painting depicts a celebrated scene from the Iliad: the parting of the Trojan hero Hector from his wife Andromache and their young son. The work showcases the balanced composition and statuesque grace characteristic of the French academic style, originally housed in the collection of the Louvre.
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