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The Danaides (gravure)
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The Danaides (gravure)
964390 The Danaides (gravure) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Danaides, depicting the Daughters of Danaus who, all but one of them, kill their husbands on their wedding night, and are condemned to spend eternity carrying water in a sieve. After the painting by H Leroux, gravure by Goupil & Co. Illustration for The Chefs-D Oeuvre d Art of the International Exhibition, 1878, edited by Edward Straham (Gebbie & Barrie, c 1878). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23516662
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Classicism Exposition Universelle 1878 International Exhibition 1878 Jugs Paris Worlds Fair 1878 Wells Danaides
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This print showcases "The Danaides (gravure)" by the French School in the 19th century. The artwork depicts a haunting scene from Greek mythology, illustrating the Daughters of Danaus who committed a gruesome act on their wedding night. In this tragic tale, all but one of these women killed their husbands and were condemned to an eternal punishment of carrying water in a sieve. The gravure, created by Goupil & Co. , is based on H Leroux's painting and was featured in "The Chefs-D Oeuvre d Art of the International Exhibition" edited by Edward Straham in 1878. This digitally cleaned image allows us to appreciate every intricate detail captured during that time. As we delve into this piece, we are transported back to ancient Greece where tradition and classicism reign supreme. The women are depicted wearing flowing dresses as they carry jugs filled with water from wells. Their expressions reveal both sorrow and resignation as they fulfill their never-ending task. "The Danaides (gravure)" was showcased at the Paris World's Fair in 1878, adding another layer of historical significance to this remarkable artwork. Bridgeman Images has beautifully preserved this engraving for us to admire today, reminding us of the enduring power and impact of mythology throughout history.
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