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Poster Print : The Gladiators Wife, 1884 (oil on canvas)
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The Gladiators Wife, 1884 (oil on canvas)
1766745 The Gladiators Wife, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gladiators Wife. Edmund Blair Leighton (1853-1922). Oil on canvas. Dated 1884.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23692204
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1880s 1884 Acting Afraid Amphitheatre Anxiety Anxious Artist Male Audience Behaviour British Art Despair Despairing English Art English Artist Entertainment Building Gladiator Human Role Intense Large Group Leighton Male Artist Negative Concept Petrified Pre Raphaelite Art Raphaelite Spectator Suspense Temperament Victorian Art Victorian Pictures Wives Artist British British Artist Edmund Blair Leighton Fear Pre Raphaelite
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.6cm x 30.3cm (7.3" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Gladiator's Wife, 1884
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is a captivating oil painting by British artist Edmund Blair Leighton. This suspenseful artwork transports us to the Roman Empire, where a large group of people gather in an amphitheatre to witness a dramatic spectacle. The focus of the painting is on the gladiator's wife, who stands among the crowd with an intense expression of fear and despair on her face. Leighton masterfully captures the emotions and anxieties that run through this scene. The woman's body language and facial features reveal her petrified state as she watches her husband engage in mortal combat. Her hands clasp tightly together, reflecting both anxiety and hopelessness. As a late 19th-century artist influenced by Pre-Raphaelite art, Leighton pays great attention to detail in his depiction of human behavior and temperament. The fine brushwork brings out every nuance of emotion on each individual's face within the crowd. This artwork not only showcases Leighton's technical skill but also serves as a commentary on societal norms during Victorian times. It highlights how women were often forced into passive roles as mere spectators rather than active participants in their own lives. "The Gladiator's Wife" is an evocative piece that invites viewers to contemplate themes such as fear, despair, and the power dynamics between genders. Through its rich storytelling and meticulous execution, this painting continues to captivate audiences even today.
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