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Manfred on the Jungfrau, 1840-61 (oil on canvas)
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Manfred on the Jungfrau, 1840-61 (oil on canvas)
MAN62930 Manfred on the Jungfrau, 1840-61 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 140.2x115 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Ford Madox Brown); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32133538
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In this photo print, titled "Manfred on the Jungfrau" we are transported to a dramatic scene set amidst the majestic Swiss Alps. Painted by Ford Madox Brown between 1840 and 1861, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures an impressive 140.2x115 cm and is housed in the Manchester Art Gallery. The painting depicts a distraught figure named Manfred standing precariously close to the edge of a snow-covered mountain peak. The intensity of his emotions is palpable as he contemplates his existence and wrestles with inner demons. Inspired by Lord Byron's poem "Manfred". Brown skillfully captures the essence of despair, fear, and longing through his masterful brushstrokes. As we gaze at this artwork, we can almost feel ourselves being drawn into Manfred's turbulent psyche. The vastness of the snowy landscape serves as both a metaphorical representation of Manfred's isolation and an awe-inspiring backdrop for his internal struggle. With its hauntingly beautiful composition and evocative portrayal of human emotion, "Manfred on the Jungfrau" remains one of Ford Madox Brown's most iconic works. It stands as a testament to the power of art to delve into profound themes such as life's existential questions and our eternal quest for meaning. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to bring home a piece of artistic history that continues to captivate viewers with its timeless allure.
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