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Oedipus at Colonus, 1798 (oil on canvas)
500311 Oedipus at Colonus, 1798 (oil on canvas)
by Harriet, Fulchran Jean (1778-1805); 187.5x164.5 (framed) 157x134 (overall) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The ancient mythical Greek king Oedipus fulfilled his fate by unknowingly killing his father and marrying his mother. He subsequently blinded himself and was exiled. Here, Oedipus reprimands himself, while protecting his daughter Antigone. Oedipus became popular in France just after the French Revolution, since the subject addressed the return of exiles. The ancient Greek writer Sophocles provided the best-known version of the tragedy, but an interpretation that played in Paris in 1797 inspired Harriets work.); Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund
Media ID 25455942
© Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund / Bridgeman Images
Antigone Blind Blindness Classical Landscape Cripple Disability Disabled Exile Greek Mythology Handicaped Handicapped Person Infirmities Invalid Isolation Oedipus Sightless Eyes Sophocles Tragedy Fowls Pagan Paganism Pagans Polytheism Polytheist
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The captivating oil painting "Oedipus at Colonus" by Harriet, Fulchran Jean depicts a poignant moment from the ancient Greek tragedy. In this artwork, Oedipus, the mythical king who unknowingly killed his father and married his mother, stands in a classical landscape while reprimanding himself. He is accompanied by his devoted daughter Antigone, whom he fiercely protects. This powerful image gained popularity in France during the aftermath of the French Revolution as it resonated with themes of exile and return. Inspired by an interpretation that played in Paris in 1797, Harriet's work captures the essence of Sophocles' well-known version of the tragedy. The painting showcases Oedipus' isolation and inner turmoil as he confronts his fate. His sightless eyes symbolize both physical blindness resulting from self-inflicted harm and metaphorical blindness to his own actions. The inclusion of birds adds a symbolic layer to the composition, representing freedom but also serving as reminders of divine intervention. Through skillful brushwork and attention to detail, Harriet brings forth not only Oedipus' personal struggle but also highlights broader themes such as mythological narratives, paganism versus religion, disability representation, and wildlife symbolism. Displayed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA. , this remarkable piece continues to captivate viewers with its evocative portrayal of one man's tragic destiny intertwined with timeless human dilemmas.
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