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The Drunken Silenus, (oil on canvas)
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The Drunken Silenus, (oil on canvas)
659369 The Drunken Silenus, (oil on canvas) by Coypel, Antoine (1661-1722); 99x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drunken Silenus. Charles-Antoine Coypel (1694-1752). Oil on canvas. 99 x 81.3cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23673712
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
072012upload Alcoholic Arm Around Arm Movement Aversion Body Type Charles Antoine Coypel Chubby Content Contented Contentment Coypel Draped Drinker Drinking Glass Drinking Utensil Drunk Drunken Drunkeness Dusk Foliage Gesture Gesturing Gourd Grapes Greek Mythology Hair Ornament Hand Gesture Hand Movement Hanging Holding Hands Human Build Human Role Kitchenware Leaning Back Limb Looking Away Looking Up Men Only Mythical Nymph Nymphe Old Master Paintings Old Masters Overweight Plant Part Plump Portly Pose Posed Posing Position Sheet Silenus Skin Touching Twilight Using Hands Well Fed White Color Young Man Young Men Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Portrait Style Portraiture Positive Concepts
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The Drunken Silenus
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by Antoine Coypel is a captivating oil painting that transports viewers to the mythical world of Greek mythology. In this close-up portrait style artwork, we see a fat and contented man, draped in luxurious fabrics, leaning back with an arm around a nymph. The artist skillfully captures the essence of drunkenness as the man looks away, his posture relaxed and his hand gesturing towards a glass of wine. The twilight setting adds to the ambiance, creating an atmosphere of dusk and mystery. The lush foliage in the background further enhances the scene, while grapes symbolize indulgence and excess. Coypel's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke as he masterfully portrays human build and skin tones. This 18th-century masterpiece showcases Coypel's talent for capturing both physicality and emotion. The French artist's expertise shines through in his portrayal of this intoxicated figure who exudes both aversion and contentment simultaneously. "The Drunken Silenus" invites us into a world where time stands still; it is a reminder of our own vulnerability to temptation and excesses. This piece serves as a testament to Coypel's mastery of portraiture, bringing mythological characters to life on canvas.
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