Dejanira (Autumn), about 1872-1873. Creator: Gustave Moreau.

Dejanira (Autumn), about 1872-1873. Creator: Gustave Moreau.

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Dejanira (Autumn), about 1872-1873. Additional Info: The centaur Nessus offered to carry Dejanira, the wife of Hercules, across the river Evenus and then abducted her. Having already crossed the river, Hercules hid in the rocky crags beyond, readying a poisoned arrow to let loose on Nessus. Gustave Moreau contrasted the centaur's dark skin and muscular strength with Dejanira's pale flesh and graceful, lithe figure. The two figures resemble dancers performing a ballet rather than opponents struggling for sexual conquest. With its jagged mountains, the hazy, mysterious landscape provides an eerie background. Moreau was not interested in presenting detailed information about the setting or its elements; he chose instead to disintegrate forms, allowing them to give way to areas of colour that suggest shapes.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Gustave Moreau, attributed to: French: Artist, painter

Picture Type
  1. Painting
  2. Panel painting

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Mythology

People Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4077x4960
File Size : 59,244kb


Aliases

  1. 84.PB.682
  1. 103RGE
  1. 1200000184
  1. 3-035-584
  1. 3035584
  1. 84.PB.682

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