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The Death of Sappho, 1819 (oil on canvas)
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The Death of Sappho, 1819 (oil on canvas)
3366952 The Death of Sappho, 1819 (oil on canvas) by Vafflard, Pierre Antoine Augustin (1777-c.1840); 65.1x81.6 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: Sappho (c. 630 a c. 570 BC) was an archaic Greek poet from the island of Lesbos who may have committed suicide by jumping off of the Leucadian cliffs.); French, out of copyright
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Drowned Drowning Poetess Suicide Dying
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The Death of Sappho, 1819
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is a captivating oil on canvas masterpiece by Pierre Antoine Augustin Vafflard. This hauntingly beautiful artwork, measuring 65.1x81.6 cm, can be found at the Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven, CT, USA. The painting depicts the tragic end of Sappho, an archaic Greek poet from Lesbos who lived between 630 and 570 BC. According to legend, she took her own life by leaping off the Leucadian cliffs into the vast expanse of water below. Vafflard's portrayal captures this moment with great sensitivity and emotion. In this scene, we witness a group of men aboard a boat as they discover Sappho's lifeless body floating in the sea. The artist skillfully portrays their grief-stricken expressions and gestures as they come face to face with the tragedy that has unfolded before them. Sappho herself is depicted nude, symbolizing vulnerability and raw emotion in her final moments. The composition beautifully balances light and shadow to create a sense of depth and drama within the painting. Vafflard's attention to detail brings every element to life - from the turbulent waves crashing against the rocky island backdrop to Sappho's ethereal presence amidst it all. "The Death of Sappho" stands as a poignant reminder of both human fragility and artistic brilliance. It invites viewers to reflect upon themes such as love, loss, poetry, and mortality
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