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Cressida, (oil on canvas)
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Cressida, (oil on canvas)
658237 Cressida, (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 71.5x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cressida emerging from a tent. A Trojan woman, daughter of Caichas a priestly defector to the Greeks; she falls in love with Troilus the youngest son of King Priam but sent to the Greeks as hostage and forms a liaison with the Greek warrior Diomedes. Shakespeares play written in 1603 " Troilus and Cressida". Geoffrey Chaucers " Troilus and Criseyde" ; Boccaccio; The Trojan War. Oil on canvas laid on panel. 71.5 x 56.5cm); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
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Aesthetic Aesthetic Movement Aversion Blue Eyes Cressida Curtains Downcast Edward Poynter English Art English Artist Eye Colour Facial Feature Female Garment Femme Fatale Heartbroken Laid Down Laid On Panel Looking Away Melancholia Melancholy Negative Concept Sir Edward John Poynter Sir Edward Poynter Trojan Troy White Color Woman Alone 19th Century European Art Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Poynter Sadness Young Woman
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Cressida, a captivating oil painting by British artist Edward John Poynter, captures the essence of heartbreak and melancholia. The 19th-century artwork depicts Cressida emerging from a tent, her blue eyes looking away in sadness. Dressed in white garments that lay gracefully on her figure, she stands alone with an air of aversion and sorrow. Cressida's story originates from Greek mythology and has been immortalized in various literary works including Shakespeare's play 'Troilus and Cressida' and Geoffrey Chaucer's 'Troilus and Criseyde. ' Daughter of Caichas, a priestly defector to the Greeks during the Trojan War, Cressida falls deeply in love with Troilus but is sent as a hostage to the Greeks. In this vulnerable state, she forms a liaison with Diomedes, causing immense pain to both Troilus and herself. Poynter skillfully captures Cressida's emotional turmoil through his masterful brushstrokes. The artist portrays her posture as half-length against flowing curtains, emphasizing her isolation amidst turbulent times. With delicate facial features accentuated by subtle shades of color, Cressida becomes an embodiment of human emotion. This fine art print measures 71.5 x 56.5 cm and is part of a private collection. Its aesthetic appeal lies not only in its artistic execution but also in its ability to evoke empathy from viewers who can relate to feelings of heartbreak and longing.
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