Figure Studies
Oedipus Cursing His Son, Polynices
Henry Fuseli
A powerful Neoclassical scene of high drama and Greek tragedy by the visionary artist Henry Fuseli.
Oedipus at Colonus
Jean-Antoine-Théodore Giroust
1788 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful neoclassical depiction of the tragic Greek hero Oedipus at the end of his life.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1788 by Jean-Antoine-Théodore Giroust, this neoclassical masterpiece illustrates a poignant moment from Sophocles' tragedy. The composition uses dramatic lighting and heroic figures to convey the emotional weight of the scene as the blind Oedipus finds refuge at Colonus.
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