In addition to the well-known mythological and historical characters, in the works of Leighton there are figures that are difficult to identify. As a rule, these are female figures in antique robes, depicted in meaningful, thoughtful poses.
It can be assumed that some of these mysterious women are ancient prophets, Sibyls. At least, nothing more definite when looking at the painting “The Infusion of the Spirit”, 1890, comes to mind. As for the heroine “Tears”, 1889-90, then, probably, we have an allegorical figure. The lack of a plot in such works makes them related to the works of esthete artists.
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- Lágrimas – Frederick Leighton Además de los conocidos personajes mitológicos e históricos, en las obras de Leighton hay figuras que son difíciles de identificar. Como regla general, estas son figuras femeninas con túnicas antiguas,...
- Larmes – Frederick Leighton En plus des personnages mythologiques et historiques bien connus, les œuvres de Leighton comprennent des figures difficiles à identifier. En règle générale, ce sont des figures féminines en robes anciennes,...
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- The Return of Persephone by Frederick Leighton This work illustrates the ancient Greek myth of Persephone, the daughter of the goddess of fertility, Demeter. Persephone was kidnapped by Hades, the ruler of the kingdom of the dead....
- The Garden of the Hesperides by Frederick Leighton The Garden of the Hesperides is perhaps one of the most famous mythological paintings of Leighton. Three Hesperides, according to ancient Greek myth, guarded the apple tree with golden apples...
- Sibylla by Diego Velasquez Painting of the Spanish artist Diego Velasquez “Sibyl”. The size of the portrait is 62 x 50 cm, canvas, oil. Sibyls, legendary prophetesses, wandering prophetesses, mentioned by ancient authors; there...
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- Study for the composition “Dance” by Frederick Leighton Like all artists with an academic education, Leighton was an excellent draftsman. He left behind a huge number of drawings, among which the main place is occupied by sketches of...
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- Flaming June by Frederick Leighton The famous “Burning June” Leighton wrote shortly before his death. According to him, the idea of the picture came to him when he saw the model that had fallen asleep...
- Music Lesson by Frederick Leighton In the second half of the 19th century, the fashion of “oriental” paintings appeared in Europe. The demand for everything “Oriental” has grown rapidly. The artists, however, did not pursue...
- Étude pour la composition “Dance” – Frederick Leighton Comme tous les artistes qui ont reçu une formation universitaire, Leighton était un excellent dessinateur. Il a laissé un grand nombre de dessins, dont la place principale est occupée par...
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