Figure Studies
Oedipus at Colonus
Jean-Antoine-Théodore Giroust
A powerful neoclassical depiction of the tragic Greek hero Oedipus at the end of his life.
Oedipus and Antigone
Aleksander Kokular
1825 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A poignant Neoclassical depiction of the blind King Oedipus being guided by his devoted daughter, Antigone.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted in 1825 by Aleksander Kokular, this masterful oil study captures the tragic dignity of the blind Oedipus as he is led through a sweeping Greek landscape by his daughter Antigone. The work is characterized by its rich Neoclassical palette, dramatic use of light, and the elegant, sculptural treatment of classical drapery.
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