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Gustave Moreau

1826-1898     Frankrike

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Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) was a influencial French Symbolist painter famous for his complex and mysterious paintings that often featured mythological and biblical scenes. He was born in Paris and his artwork is known for its rich details and dreamy, dark settings.

In his early years, Moreau was influenced by classical styles and later by the Romantic movement. Over time he developed a unique style that was completely his own. He liked the idea of exploring the deeper mysteries of life through his art rather than just escaping from reality. His paintings give off a timeless feeling like they're tapping into something eternal.

Later in his life, Moreau taught at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. After he passed away, his home and studio were turned into the Musée Gustave Moreau which now houses a huge collection of his work, including paintings, drawings and watercolors. Today he is remembered as one of the pioneers of the Symbolist movement.

Relations: Henri Matisse (Student) George Rouault (Student) François-Édouard Picot (Teacher)

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  • Mythological 15 Biblical 7 Literature 2 Oedipus 2 Samson & Delilah 2 Portrait 1 Salome 1 Shakespearean Tragedy 1 Beheading of John the Baptist 1 Tragedy 1 Saint George and the Dragon 1 Othello 1 Golden Legend 1 Birth of Venus 1 Aesop's Fables 1 Jason and Medea 1 Love 1 Temptation 1 Garden of Eden 1 Acis and Galatea 1
  • Symbolism 22 Romanticism 7 Orientalism 2 Allegorical Painting 1 Dark Romanticism 1 French Decadent Movement 1
The Frogs Asking for a King by Gustave Moreau Galatee by Gustave Moreau Saint-Georges et le dragon by Gustave Moreau Sapho by Gustave Moreau The Triumph of Alexander the Great by Gustave Moreau Chimère by Gustave Moreau Hesiod and the Muse by Gustave Moreau L'Apparition by Gustave Moreau Vénus et les pêcheurs by Gustave Moreau Oedipus and the Sphinx by Gustave Moreau Eve by Gustave Moreau Les Sirènes by Gustave Moreau Self-portrait of Gustave Moreau by Gustave Moreau Hesiod and the Muse by Gustave Moreau Jupiter et Sémélé by Gustave Moreau Un Saint au désert by Gustave Moreau La Chimère by Gustave Moreau Salomé tatouée by Gustave Moreau Œdipe voyageur by Gustave Moreau Desdemona by Gustave Moreau Samson et Dalila by Gustave Moreau Goddess on the Rocks by Gustave Moreau Jason et Médée by Gustave Moreau Dalila by Gustave Moreau

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