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Mari trompe (vin et amour). A Husband Deceived (Wine and Love). Peinture de Georg Melchior Kraus (1737-1806), 1765. Huile sur toile. Art allemand, style Rococo. Musee des Beaux Arts Pouchkine, Moscou
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Mari trompe (vin et amour). A Husband Deceived (Wine and Love). Peinture de Georg Melchior Kraus (1737-1806), 1765. Huile sur toile. Art allemand, style Rococo. Musee des Beaux Arts Pouchkine, Moscou
FIA5370905 Mari trompe (vin et amour). A Husband Deceived (Wine and Love). Peinture de Georg Melchior Kraus (1737-1806), 1765. Huile sur toile. Art allemand, style Rococo. Musee des Beaux Arts Pouchkine, Moscou by Kraus, Georg Melchior (1737-1806); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images
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Adultery Alcoholism Betrayal Food And Drink Humiliation Infidelity Lust Mockery Morals Red Wine Seven Deadly Sins
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The captivating painting "Mari trompe (vin et amour). A Husband Deceived (Wine and Love)" by Georg Melchior Kraus takes us back to the enchanting world of 18th-century Germany. This Rococo masterpiece, housed in the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, tells a tale of adultery, lust, and betrayal. In this scene, we witness a woman's cunning deception as she indulges in both wine and love behind her husband's back. The artist skillfully captures the tension between morality and desire through his use of vibrant colors and intricate details. The woman's gaze is filled with mischief as she raises a glass of red wine to her lips, symbolizing not only her infidelity but also the allure of temptation. Meanwhile, her unsuspecting husband remains oblivious to her actions, engrossed in conversation with another man. Kraus masterfully conveys the theme of mockery and humiliation through subtle gestures and expressions. The viewer can almost feel the tension building as we wonder how long this deceitful charade can last before it unravels. "Mari trompe (vin et amour). A Husband Deceived (Wine and Love)" serves as a cautionary reminder of the dangers that lie within human desires. It explores themes such as alcoholism, moral decay, and the consequences of unfaithfulness. This thought-provoking artwork invites us to reflect on our own choices while marveling at Kraus' exceptional talent for capturing complex emotions on canvas.
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