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Apollo Receiving the Shepherds Offerings, 1893-95 (oil on panel)
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Apollo Receiving the Shepherds Offerings, 1893-95 (oil on panel)
PNH347151 Apollo Receiving the Shepherds Offerings, 1893-95 (oil on panel) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 26x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apollon recevrant les offrandes des bergers ; As a punishment for killing the Cyclops Apollo was banished from Olympia by Zeus and made to work as a shepherd for King Admetus of Pherae in Thessaly; ); Photo © Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London
Media ID 25456332
© Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London / Bridgeman Images
Branch Fictional Characters Gustave Moreau Monstrous Character Satyr Satyre Satyrs Symbolism Symbolist Wonderful Character Christ Figure Fictional Character Halo
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The captivating print of "Apollo Receiving the Shepherds Offerings" by Gustave Moreau transports us to a mythical world filled with symbolism and divine beauty. This exquisite oil painting, created between 1893-95, measures 26x22 cm and is held in a private collection. In this artwork, we witness Apollo, the Greek god of music and poetry, receiving offerings from shepherds as an act of penance for his misdeeds. As punishment for killing the Cyclops, Zeus banished Apollo from Olympia and forced him to work as a shepherd under King Admetus of Pherae in Thessaly. Moreau's masterful brushstrokes bring life to this scene, depicting Apollo surrounded by male figures including satyrs. The artist skillfully incorporates symbolic elements such as halos and branches to emphasize the divinity of Apollo while also alluding to his role as a Christ-like figure. This piece belongs to the Symbolist art movement that flourished during the late 19th century in France. Moreau was renowned for his ability to create fantastical worlds populated by wonderful characters like satyrs and monstrous beings. His works often explored themes of mythology and spirituality. As we gaze upon this remarkable print captured by Peter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries in London, we are reminded of Gustave Moreau's genius as both a painter and an artist who effortlessly transported viewers into realms beyond our imagination.
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