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Dance Group of Bacchantes dancing and playing music in the day
JLJ4678938 Dance Group of Bacchantes dancing and playing music in the day. Stone sculpture by Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Carpeaux (1827-1875) sponsored by Charles Garnier for the facade of the Opera. 1865 Sun. 2, 98 x 4, 20 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Carpeaux, Jean-Baptiste (1827-75); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Dance Group of Bacchantes dancing and playing music in the day. Stone sculpture by Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Carpeaux (1827-1875) sponsored by Charles Garnier for the facade of the Opera. 1865 Sun. 2, 98 x 4, 20 m Paris, musee d Orsay); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
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Drum Round Childish Tambourine Mythological Character
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This print captures the mesmerizing Dance Group of Bacchantes, a stone sculpture created by Jean Baptiste Carpeaux in 1865. The sculpture was sponsored by Charles Garnier for the facade of the Opera in Paris and now resides in the Musee d'Orsay. In this image, we see a group of Bacchantes, mythological female followers of Dionysus, joyfully dancing and playing music during daylight hours. Carpeaux's intricate carving brings these mythical characters to life as they move gracefully with tambourines and drums in hand. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he skillfully depicts each figure's flowing drapery and expressive poses. The sense of movement captured within the stone is truly remarkable. The Dance Group of Bacchantes represents not only an artistic masterpiece but also embodies themes of celebration, freedom, and uninhibited revelry. It transports viewers back to a time when music and dance were integral parts of communal festivities. This photograph allows us to appreciate Carpeaux's genius from another perspective - through the lens of ePhoto Josse. Its timeless quality reminds us that art has no expiration date; it continues to inspire generations long after its creation. As we gaze upon this stunning image, we are reminded that art has the power to transcend time and space, connecting us with our past while igniting our imagination for what lies ahead.
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