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Calypso's Isle, 1897 (oil on canvas)
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Calypso's Isle, 1897 (oil on canvas)
3085164 Calypso's Isle, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Draper, Herbert James (1864-1920); 84x147 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32133572
© Manchester Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Bare Calm Calmness Classicist Coast Line Composure Coral Dark Hand Mirror Iconography Isle Mirror Ominous Pictorial Piece And Quiet Quiet Rocks Rocky Serene Serenity Symbolism Coast Scene Gozo Symbolic Symbols Tale
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Calypso's Isle, 1897 - A Serene Coastal Mythology
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. In this oil on canvas painting by Herbert James Draper, we are transported to the tranquil shores of Calypso's Isle. Measuring 84x147 cm and housed in the Manchester Art Gallery, UK, this masterpiece exudes a sense of calmness and composure. The coast scene depicted is both serene and ominous, with its dark symbolism contrasting against the peaceful coastal landscape. The female figure at the center stands as a powerful symbol, her nudity representing vulnerability and strength simultaneously. Adorned with a mysterious necklace and holding a hand mirror, she embodies mythological allure. Draper's attention to detail is evident in his portrayal of rocky cliffs and coral formations that surround the island. This classicist seascape mirrors Victorian sensibilities while evoking tales from ancient mythology. Gozo Island serves as inspiration for Calypso's mythical abode where Odysseus was held captive in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey". Through skillful brushstrokes and symbolic iconography, Draper transports us into this enchanting tale. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing artwork from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images, we are drawn into an ethereal world where serenity meets mystery. It invites us to reflect on our own inner landscapes amidst the timeless beauty of nature and mythology.
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