Description of the painting by William Bouguereau “Cupid and Psyche”

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1. Description of the painting by Anthony Van Dyck “Cupid and Psyche”A fairly well-known mythological story about the union of Amur (or the god of love Cupid) and the mortal girl Psyche, who later was granted the immortality of the gods. Proceeding from giving, the girl’s parents asked Amur to marry her, but he was fascinated by her beautiful beauty and decided to marry her himself. […]...
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4. Description of the painting by William Bouguereau “The Birth of Venus”1879; canvas, oil; 300 × 218; Orsay Museum. William Bougreau chose the famous myth about the appearance of the goddess of love and beauty, Venus, which, according to legend, originated from the coast of Cyprus from the sea foam as a plot for his picture. The composition of the scene is quite similar to the […]...
5. Description of the painting by Titian “Venus tying the eyes of Cupid”In one of his latest periods of creativity, the artist Titian, who lived from about 1488 to 1576, was literally obsessed. His main obsession was the desire to create paintings that would be full of drama. And the best of all for this purpose were suitable, in the opinion of the artist himself, Christian plots. […]...
6. Description of the sculpture by Etienne Maurice Falcone “Dangerous Cupid”At the personal request of the Marquise de Pompadour herself, the famous sculptor creates a small sculpture of the god of love Amur. The marble figurine depicts a winged cute boy and received the name “The Dangerous Cupid”. Since the first exhibition, sculpture has become popular. First, the repeated statuettes were made by the author […]...
7. Description of the painting by Caravaggio “Sleeping Cupid”In the days when Caravaggio began to write this picture, most people firmly believed that the very immersion in sleep can serve as a symbol of liberation from such qualities as sensuality. Knights aspired to him, who in their time gave a vow of celibacy and chastity. The cupid in the picture, too, is immersed […]...
8. Description of the painting by Rembrandt Harmens van Rijn “Venus and Cupid”Believe it or not, this canvas is not written entirely by Rembrandt. The thing is, he just started this painting, and then suggested to his students to finish it. And if not strange students did not remember, but the teachers perpetuated again. But perhaps we can say that Rembrandt was the most chaste of all […]...
9. Description of the painting by Fyodor Bruni “Bacchae, singing cupid”The painting “Bacchae, the Singing Amur” was painted in 1828 in oil on canvas. Genre – the mythological picture. In the center of the picture is the beautiful companion of the god Bacchus (Dionysus in ancient Greek mythology), which gives the infant, pressed against it, to drink from a golden jug. Bacchante turned to face […]...
10. Description of the painting by Caravaggio “Cupid winner”At the time when Caravaggio created this picture, the patronage of rich gentlemen was very popular. It was created as a competitive basis for Cardinal Francesco Bourbon, who was engaged in particular in that he patronized young and talented artists. This picture was supposed to show the earthly and rather sinful Amur as opposed to […]...
11. Description of the painting by William Turner “London”One of the young artists who began his creative life, being a simple son of a hairdresser. His father exhibited the work of his son on sale, and they enjoyed good demand. One artist noted the talent of the young boy and invited him to the Royal Academy of Arts, where he was taught the […]...
12. Description of the painting by John William Waterhouse “Lady of Shallot”The most famous painting “Lady of Shallot” is the work of J. W. Waterhouse, master of painting from England. This masterpiece of art Waterhouse dedicated to the girl Elaine. This lily maiden is the heroine of the legends of King Arthur, who sincerely loved Lancelot and died of unrequited love. The theme of the femme […]...
13. Description of the painting by William Blake “Great Architect”This painting belongs to the genre of surrealism and was painted by the artist in 1794. The painting “The Great Architect” expresses the bright gamut of Blake’s religious feelings – this painter was one of the supporters of the theory of creationism. The mysterious picture belonging to the English mystic poet, like all his creations, […]...
14. Description of the painting by William Hunt “Awakened Shame”The first glance at the canvas may deceive the beholder, since it seems that the couple is in the center at the time of a sudden conflict. The girl suddenly gets up from the knees of a man, her face conveys a sudden insight and awareness of what is happening. There is no wedding ring […]...
15. Description of the painting by William Hogarth “Girl with shrimp”William Hogarth’s “Girl with Shrimps” painting in the National Gallery is especially admirable. It is a component of the series “The Adventures of Rake”, where the author tried to reflect the modern image of the middle class of the population. The painting was not completed entirely by Hogarts due to his imminent demise. However, this […]...
16. Description of the painting by William Turner “Fishermen in the sea”It is interesting to note that William Turner masterfully mastered watercolors, but nevertheless, among his series of ten water-color works, only one was done with oil, and this work was “Fishermen at Sea”. In fact, the artist was not engaged in writing paintings in this technique, but during each free case, he began to study […]...
17. Description of the painting by William Turner “Shipwreck”The worst death is on the water and in the air. Neither above nor below you, no one and nothing will save. The only thing is that you will die instantly in the air, you will still suffer for a while in the water. But if misfortune in the sky can happen purely because of […]...
18. Description of the painting by William Turner “Salon”Turner is a British artist, impressionist, and partly a novelist, whose paintings often trace the theme of man’s powerlessness and imperfection, written without bitterness or contempt, but, on the contrary, with sincere love or sly irony. A man among the world is small, a man can hardly do anything when the wind of change carries […]...
19. Description of the painting by William Blake “Nebuchadnezzar”The color engraving “Nebuchadnezzar” was made by an English artist, engraver and poet William Blake in 1795. Manual coloring, ink, watercolor were used. The work is filled with symbolism. The plot is taken from the book of Prophet Daniel. The Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar built Babylon to the glory of his power and greatness. For vanity […]...
20. Description of the painting by William Turner “Battle of Trafalgar”In the picture, the author tried to depict a great historical event – the Battle of Trafalgar. This bloody battle took place between Great Britain and the French-Spanish army. The naval battle entered history as one of the most significant battles of the Napoleonic war. It received its name from the Cape Trafalgar, located on […]...
21. Description of the painting by William Turner “The Last Flight of the Brave Ship”Against the backdrop of fiery clouds from the setting sun, we observe the movement of the veteran of the Battle of Trafalgar – the warship “Brave”. A small coal-black self-propelled vessel tows a combat giant to the bank of the Thames, where it will be dismantled. This panel was first presented to the public at […]...
22. Description of the painting by William Turner “Rain, steam and speed”The painting “Rain, steam and speed” written by Turner in 1844. This time in English history is considered the era of general interest in the railroad and trains. And this fate did not pass William Turner. Contemporaries say that while touring by rail, the artist looked out the window and was amazed. His impressions he […]...
23. Description of the painting by William Blake “Songs of Innocence”The painting by William English artist, engraver and poet William Blake was completed in 1825. It was created as a title page for a book of poems with the same name by the same author. The picture is made in the style of symbolism. Technique – etching, printing in orange-brown ink, painted with watercolor and […]...
24. Description of the painting by William Blake “The Great Red Dragon”The painting “Red Dragon” was written by English artist, engraver and poet William Blake in the period from 1803 to 1810. The canvas also has other names “Red dragon and a woman dressed in the sun” and “Great red dragon”. The work was done in watercolor, graphite and ink in the style of romanticism. The […]...
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31. Description of the painting by Titian “Venus and Adonis”The plot of this canvas is a dramatic story of two lovers Venus and Adonis. The artist Vecellio Titian created a painting commissioned by the Spanish king. Philip II appreciated the beauty of the naked female body, so the painting “Venus and Adonis” became a wonderful wedding gift for the ruler. The main characters of […]...
32. Description of the painting by Karl Bryullov “Narcissus looking into the water”Karl Bryullov writes another masterpiece for his audience. At this time, such was the painting “Narcissus looking into the water.” The background to this picture is the story of a young man named Narcissus. It was still a young son of one of the river gods, according to legend, it was said that the young […]...
33. Description of the painting by Jacopo Tintoretto “Venus, Vulcan and Mars”One of the first works of the painter Jacopo Tintoretto is his “Venus, Vulcan and Mars”. The painting is depicted in oil on canvas, in 1550. The size of the canvas is 135×198 cm. In it we clearly trace how Titian strongly influenced Tintoretto. The plot of the canvas tells us about the classic story […]...
34. Description of the painting by Jacques Louis David “Sappho and Phaon”The work of the talented French artist Jacques Louis David is done with oil on a sufficiently large canvas. David is considered the founder of neoclassicism, based on the works of the ancient heritage. The work “Sappho and Phaon” was made in terms of the artist’s late work. It bears the beloved Sappho and Phaon, […]...
35. Description of the painting by Paolo Veronese “Mars and Venus”Paolo Veronese – a bright representative of the Venetian school of painting. There were many famous artists. Paolo Veronese clearly stood out among them. He created many paintings on mythological themes. The bright, expressive, extraordinarily beautiful canvas “Mars and Venus” is a masterpiece recognized throughout the world. The picture is also different in that it […]...
36. Description of the painting by Francois Boucher “Bathing Diana”The creative biography of the great artist Francois Boucher is rich in a variety of paintings, but among them you can find the most popular, revered and adored works of the public. These include his work Bathing Diana. The Olympic goddess of unprecedented beauty appeared in the work of the artist as the most beautiful […]...
37. Description of the painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir “Big Bathers”Auguste Renoir has always been a sincere connoisseur of the female body and tried to convey this beauty to the widest audience. The painting “Big Bathers” was perhaps the most vivid creative work of this painter. It was on this canvas that he worked for several years, making rough sketches, writing out separate sketches, developing […]...
38. Description of the painting by Peter Rubens “Judgment of Paris”Rubens wrote on this popular subject of ancient times a number of magnificent paintings. Why was he attracted by this topic? The artist liked that it is possible to depict nude female bodies on the grand background of a magnificent landscape. We see Paris. He wears a traditional shepherd outfit. He very carefully considers the […]...
39. Description of the painting by Diego Velázquez “Venus with a mirror”During the life of the artist Diego Velázquez, the Spanish Inquisition had a great influence not only on the lives and customs of people, but also on their work. In those days, images of naked bodies were strictly forbidden. The artist who painted the portrait of a naked man could be sent into exile, deprived […]...
40. Description of the painting by Gustav Klimt “Girls”The picture of the famous Austrian artist of the beginning of the 20th century “Girls” is better known to a narrow circle of connoisseurs of extravagant art as “Three Ages of Woman.” even saturating the picture with phallic symbols. On the right side of the picture is a baby – a girl, hugging his mother […]...