"if i was orpheus i would simply not turn around" yes you would. if you were orpheus and you loved eurydice, you would. to love someone is to turn around. to love someone is to look at them. whicheve…
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875), Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld, 1861, oil on canvas, 112.3 x 137.1 cm. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston @MFAH #CamilleCorot #Orpheus #GreekMythology #OldPaintings #ClassicArt #ArtLovers #MysteriousArtCentury
You’ll need some tissues on hand for this one.
My character design for Orpheus and Eurydice :D I tried making them look like a hippie couple, thought it'd match the vibes of a musician and his muse. I enjoyed drawing them so much, so I might pos…
Find out why the ancient Greeks were so fond of love-themed tragedies. Read this article to find out more about the myth behind Hades Orpheus and Eurydice.
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This striking piece captures the heartbreaking moment when Orpheus turns back too soon, breaking the promise that would have saved Eurydice. As she fades into the shadows of the underworld, her final words echo in the air, a poignant reminder of love lost and the consequences of mortal folly. The imagery of this tragic love story is filled with emotion, as the flames of life flicker on one side while the cold darkness of death consumes the other. Bring the deep, timeless message of this myth into your home with a stunning Lockett Studio art print, evoking the fragile balance between life, love, and the divine. This piece is perfect for lovers of mythology and anyone who appreciates the depth of Greek tragedies. Sold unframed and sent in a mailing tube Museum-quality posters made on thick and durable matte paper. • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil • Paper weight: 5.57 oz/y² (189 g/m²) • Giclée printing quality • Opacity: 94% • ISO brightness: 104% Don’t miss out on adding this moving portrayal of Orpheus and Eurydice to your art collection. Order today!
This painting, by the French artist Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (c. 1796-1875), may seem calm and restful at first glance, but the deceptively tranquil image actually alludes to a much darker tale of tragedy. As the title of the artwork discloses, the woman featured in this painting is Eurydice. According to ancient Greek mythology, she was a […]
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