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 Cursing His Son, Polynices
Henry Fuseli
1786 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful Neoclassical scene of high drama and Greek tragedy by the visionary artist Henry Fuseli.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted in 1786, Henry Fuseli captures the visceral intensity of Sophocles' tragedy with his characteristic flair for the theatrical. The composition features sharp, directional lighting that carves the figures out of a dark, brooding background, highlighting the intense emotional conflict and rhythmic gestures of the legendary curse.
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