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Caesar, 1875 (oil on canvas)
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Caesar, 1875 (oil on canvas)
XIR148813 Caesar, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93); 101x168.8 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; French, out of copyright
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100 44 Bc Allegorie Crushing Despair Globe Jules Cesar Julius Laurel Roman Emperor Scythe Standard Tiger Skin Toga Trampling Toge
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Caesar, 1875 - A Captivating Allegory of War and Power
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. This mesmerizing print captures the essence of Adolphe Yvon's masterpiece, "Caesar, 1875" an oil on canvas painting that resides in the Musee des Beaux-Arts in Arras, France. The artwork measures an impressive 101x168.8 cm and showcases the renowned Roman emperor Julius Caesar. Yvon skillfully portrays Caesar atop a majestic horse, draped in a tiger skin symbolizing his conquests. This allegory of war is intensified by the presence of soldiers and a scythe-wielding figure trampling underfoot a fallen standard representing despair. In this poignant scene, Caesar holds a globe as if asserting his dominion over vast territories. The composition also includes a crowd witnessing this display of power; among them stands a mother clutching her child tightly while gazing upon Caesar with both awe and trepidation. Dressed in regal red robes adorned with laurel leaves, he exudes authority and commands attention. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings forth emotions through every brushstroke— from the crushing weight of responsibility borne by leaders to the delicate balance between triumph and tragedy inherent in wielding immense power. As we contemplate this image captured by Fine Art Finder from www. bridgemanimages. com, we are reminded not only of historical significance but also how art can transcend time to provoke introspection about human nature itself.
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