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.
Orestes Pursued by the Furies
William-Adolphe Bouguereau
1862 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic masterpiece of academic realism depicting a scene of psychological torment from Greek mythology.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1862 by William-Adolphe Bouguereau, this powerful work captures the psychological agony of Orestes as he is hounded by the Furies. The painting is a technical tour de force, showcasing the artist's masterful command of human anatomy and dramatic lighting to create a scene of intense theatricality and movement.
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