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Gustave Moreau Collection

Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) was a French painter known for his intricate and symbolic artworks

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Devant le tableau de M. G. Moreau, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier

Devant le tableau de M. G. Moreau, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Devant le tableau de M. G. Moreau, 19th century. Sketch taken at the exhibition - In front of the painting by M G Moreau

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Charybdis and Scylla, 1894. Creator: Ernest Cornelis Ary Renan

Charybdis and Scylla, 1894. Creator: Ernest Cornelis Ary Renan
Charybdis and Scylla, 1894

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: A Saint in the Desert, c1879. Creator: Gustave Moreau

A Saint in the Desert, c1879. Creator: Gustave Moreau
A Saint in the Desert, c1879

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Arion, 1891. Creator: Gustave Moreau

Arion, 1891. Creator: Gustave Moreau
Arion, 1891

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Diomede Devore by His Horses Painting by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) 1865 Sun

Diomede Devore by His Horses Painting by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) 1865 Sun. 1, 38x0, 84 m Rouen, Musee des Beaux Arts
JLJ4689635 Diomede Devore by His Horses Painting by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) 1865 Sun. 1, 38x0, 84 m Rouen, Musee des Beaux Arts by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Apollo Receiving the Shepherds Offerings, 1893-95 (oil on panel)

Apollo Receiving the Shepherds Offerings, 1893-95 (oil on panel)
PNH347151 Apollo Receiving the Shepherds Offerings, 1893-95 (oil on panel) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 26x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: The wandering Jew, surprised by the calvary which calls him, oil painting on canvas by Gustave

The wandering Jew, surprised by the calvary which calls him, oil painting on canvas by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898)
YOU4419153 The wandering Jew, surprised by the calvary which calls him, oil painting on canvas by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898). Photography, KIM Youngtae, Paris, Musee Gustave Moreau

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Promethee. Oil Painting On Canvas by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898)

Promethee. Oil Painting On Canvas by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898). Photography, KIM Youngtae, Paris, Musee Gustave Moreau
YOU4419166 Promethee. Oil Painting On Canvas by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898). Photography, KIM Youngtae, Paris, Musee Gustave Moreau. by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); (add.info.: Promethee)

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Diomedes Being Eaten by his Horses, 1865 (oil on canvas)

Diomedes Being Eaten by his Horses, 1865 (oil on canvas)
XOU50696 Diomedes Being Eaten by his Horses, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 138.5x84.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Leda and the swan (oil on canvas)

Leda and the swan (oil on canvas)
YOU4419171 Leda and the swan (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; (add.info.: Leda, in Greek mythology)

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 1875 / 76. Creator: Gustave Moreau

Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 1875 / 76. Creator: Gustave Moreau
Hercules and the Lernaean Hydra, 1875/76

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: The Apparition (oil on canvas)

The Apparition (oil on canvas)
XIR6282 The Apparition (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 142x103 cm; Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: The Peri, 1865 (graphite, brush and black ink, gray wash, touches of gold metallic paint

The Peri, 1865 (graphite, brush and black ink, gray wash, touches of gold metallic paint
AIS5375502 The Peri, 1865 (graphite, brush and black ink, gray wash, touches of gold metallic paint, white gouache, on ivory wove paper) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); The Art Institute of Chicago

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Susanna and the Elders, c. 1895 (oil on canvas)

Susanna and the Elders, c. 1895 (oil on canvas)
987535 Susanna and the Elders, c.1895 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 81x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Susanna and the Elders; Suzanne et les Vieillards)

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Venus Rising from the Sea; Venus Sortant de l Onde, 1866 (oil on panel)

Venus Rising from the Sea; Venus Sortant de l Onde, 1866 (oil on panel)
658607 Venus Rising from the Sea; Venus Sortant de l Onde, 1866 (oil on panel) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 56x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Oedipus and the Sphinx; Oedipe et le Sphinx, (black chalk, pen and ink)

Oedipus and the Sphinx; Oedipe et le Sphinx, (black chalk, pen and ink)
827625 Oedipus and the Sphinx; Oedipe et le Sphinx, (black chalk, pen and ink) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 25.2x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oedipus and the Sphinx; Oedipe et le Sphinx)

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Helen Glorified, 1896 (w / c, gouache and shell gold on paper)

Helen Glorified, 1896 (w / c, gouache and shell gold on paper)
1197560 Helen Glorified, 1896 (w/c, gouache and shell gold on paper) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 30.5x23.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Orpheus (gravure)

Orpheus (gravure)
671931 Orpheus (gravure) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpheus. Illustration for Character Sketches of Romance)

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Christ and Mary Magdalene (Noli Me Tangere), c. 1889 (oil on panel)

Christ and Mary Magdalene (Noli Me Tangere), c. 1889 (oil on panel)
1766688 Christ and Mary Magdalene (Noli Me Tangere), c.1889 (oil on panel) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 81.2x64.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ and Mary Magdalene (Noli Me Tangere)

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: The Apparition, c. 1876 (oil on canvas)

The Apparition, c. 1876 (oil on canvas)
652989 The Apparition, c.1876 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 32.5x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Apparition. Gustave Moreau (1826-1898). Oil on canvas

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Diomedes Devoured by his Horses, c. 1865-1870 (oil on canvas)

Diomedes Devoured by his Horses, c. 1865-1870 (oil on canvas)
989870 Diomedes Devoured by his Horses, c.1865-1870 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 46.4x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Diomedes Devoured by his Horses)

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Orpheus; L Orphee, (pencil, pen and brown ink with brown wash in drawn frame)

Orpheus; L Orphee, (pencil, pen and brown ink with brown wash in drawn frame)
827626 Orpheus; L Orphee, (pencil, pen and brown ink with brown wash in drawn frame) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 30x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpheus; L Orphee)

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: La Discorde, 1886. Creator: Felix Bracquemond

La Discorde, 1886. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
La Discorde, 1886. [Discord]

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: L Homme qui court apres la Fortune et celui qui l attend dans son lit, 1886

L Homme qui court apres la Fortune et celui qui l attend dans son lit, 1886. [The man who runs after Fortune and the man who waits for it in bed, or The fortune-seeker and the layabout]

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Le Lion amoureux, 1886. Creator: Felix Bracquemond

Le Lion amoureux, 1886. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
Le Lion amoureux, 1886. [The Lion in Love]

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Saint Cecilia, ca. 1890-95. Creator: Gustave Moreau

Saint Cecilia, ca. 1890-95. Creator: Gustave Moreau
Saint Cecilia, ca. 1890-95

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Sphinx in a Grotto (Poet, King and Warrior), 1840-98. Creator: Gustave Moreau

Sphinx in a Grotto (Poet, King and Warrior), 1840-98. Creator: Gustave Moreau
Sphinx in a Grotto (Poet, King and Warrior), 1840-98

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Allegory of Vices, 1840-98. Creator: Attributed to Gustave Moreau; Moreau

Allegory of Vices, 1840-98. Creator: Attributed to Gustave Moreau; Moreau
Allegory of Vices, 1840-98

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Oedipus and the Sphinx, 1864. Creator: Gustave Moreau

Oedipus and the Sphinx, 1864. Creator: Gustave Moreau
Oedipus and the Sphinx, 1864

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Portrait of Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), 1874

Portrait of Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), 1874. Found in the Collection of Musee Gustave Moreau

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Portrait of Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), 1876

Portrait of Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), 1876. Found in the collection of Musee Gustave Moreau

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Orpheus, 1865 (1900)

Orpheus, 1865 (1900). Reprinted from The Magazine Of Art, 1885. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1900

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: David, 1878 (1900)

David, 1878 (1900). A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1900

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Angels of Sodom, c1846-1898. Artist: Gustave Moreau

Angels of Sodom, c1846-1898. Artist: Gustave Moreau
Angels of Sodom, c1846-1898. Found in the collection of the Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Orpheus, 1865. Artist: Gustave Moreau

Orpheus, 1865. Artist: Gustave Moreau
Orpheus, 1865. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Diomedes Devoured Horses Gustave Moreau French

Diomedes Devoured Horses Gustave Moreau French
Diomedes Devoured by Horses; Gustave Moreau (French, 1826 - 1898); France; 1866; Watercolor over graphite; 21.4 x 19.7 cm (8 7, 16 x 7 3, 4 in.)

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Sphinx Grotto Poet King Warrior 1840-98 Watercolor

Sphinx Grotto Poet King Warrior 1840-98 Watercolor
Artokoloro

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Oedipus Sphinx 1864 Oil canvas 81 1 / 4 x 41 1 / 4

Oedipus Sphinx 1864 Oil canvas 81 1 / 4 x 41 1 / 4
Artokoloro

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Fa lix Bracquemond after Gustave Moreau (French, 1833 - 1914), Untitled (The Dream

Fa lix Bracquemond after Gustave Moreau (French, 1833 - 1914), Untitled (The Dream
Fa© lix Bracquemond after Gustave Moreau (French, 1833 - 1914), Untitled (The Dream of the Mogul?), 1886, etching on vellum

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Dejanira (Autumn)

Dejanira (Autumn); Gustave Moreau, French, 1826 - 1898; about 1872 - 1873; Oil on panel; Unframed: 55.1 x 45.4 cm (21 11/16 x 17 7/8 in.), Framed: 70.2 x 60.6 x 6.4 cm (27 5/8 x 23 7/8 x 2 1/2 in.)

Background imageGustave Moreau Collection: Diomedes Devoured by Horses

Diomedes Devoured by Horses; Gustave Moreau, French, 1826 - 1898; France, Europe; 1866; Watercolor over graphite; 21.4 x 19.7 cm (8 7/16 x 7 3/4 in.)



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Gustave Moreau (1826-1898) was a French painter known for his intricate and symbolic artworks. His painting "Diomede Devore by His Horses" depicts a dramatic scene from Greek mythology, showcasing his attention to detail and mastery of composition. In "The Torture of Prometheus, " Moreau captures the agony of the Titan as he is punished for stealing fire from the gods. The artist's fascination with mythological themes continues in "Prometheus Bound, " where he portrays the eternal suffering of Prometheus. Moreau also explored religious subjects, as seen in "Apollo Receiving the Shepherds Offerings. " This piece showcases his ability to create ethereal atmospheres and capture divine beauty. In "The Wandering Jew, surprised by the cavalry which calls him, " Moreau delves into biblical lore, depicting an enigmatic figure caught in a moment of revelation. His mural series titled "Humanity: From TtoB" presents contrasting scenes representing different ages. From Adam and Eve in the Golden Age to Cain and Abel in the Iron Age, Moreau skillfully conveys complex narratives through rich symbolism. In addition to these grand compositions, Moreau also created smaller works such as watercolors like "Salome" and "The Apparition. " These pieces demonstrate his versatility as an artist while maintaining his signature style. "The Execution of Messalina" showcases Moreau's ability to depict historical events with emotional intensity. Meanwhile, in "Promethee, " he revisits the theme of Prometheus but adds his unique interpretation. One notable work is "The Pretendants Recit of Homere Odyssee recounting the massacre of Penelope pretendants on Ulysses' return. " Painted early in his career, this piece displays Moreau's talent for storytelling through art. Throughout his career, Gustave Moreau pushed artistic boundaries with his imaginative interpretations and meticulous technique.