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Castor and Pollux, 1922 (oil on canvas)
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Castor and Pollux, 1922 (oil on canvas)
988762 Castor and Pollux, 1922 (oil on canvas) by La Fresnaye, Roger de (1885-1925); 28x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Castor and Pollux; Castor et Pollux. Roger de la Fresnaye (1885-1925). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1922.28 x 19cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23292904
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1922 Aversion Back Back View Backview Behaviour Behind Black Hair Brother Bust Length Castor Contemplate Contemplating Contemplation Cubism Cubist Dark Hair Dioscuri Fresnaye From The Back Gesture Gesturing Greek Mythology Hair Style Hand Gesture Hand Movement Hand On Face Hand Raised Hands On Face Looking Away Men Only Modern Art Mythical Natural Light Pensive Pollux Pose Posed Posing Quarter Length Rear View Roger De La Fresnaye Shade Shaded Shady Short Hair Sibling Siblings Temperament Thought Turning Away Twin Twins View From Behind Worried Worry Worrying Young Man Young Men Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Natural Space Portrait Style Portraiture Thinking
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Castor and Pollux, 1922 - A Captivating Glimpse into Mythological Contemplation
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. This intriguing print captures the essence of Roger de La Fresnaye's masterpiece, "Castor and Pollux" painted in 1922. The oil on canvas artwork depicts the legendary twins from Greek mythology known as Castor and Pollux. In this close-up portrait style composition, we witness a quarter-length view of the brothers' shaded figures contemplating something beyond our sight. The artist skillfully employs natural light to accentuate their features, highlighting their dark hair and caucasian ethnicity. With an aversion towards the viewer's gaze, they turn away while deep in thought, their hands raised to their faces in a pensive gesture. This posture evokes a sense of worry or contemplation that resonates with viewers even today. La Fresnaye's cubist influences are evident in his modern art approach, creating depth through fragmented forms and geometric shapes. The outdoor setting adds to the painting's allure by placing these mythological figures within a natural space. As we delve into this image captured by Bridgeman Images, we are transported back to early twentieth-century France where European artists explored new artistic temperaments and behaviours. Through this remarkable piece of fine art, La Fresnaye invites us to ponder upon timeless themes such as identity, duality, and human nature – all beautifully encapsulated within the enigmatic expressions of Castor and Pollux.
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