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Moreau Gustave Collection

Moreau Gustave was a French painter and sculptor known for his fantastical and dreamlike works

Background imageMoreau Gustave Collection: The Voices, 1880. Creator: Gustave Moreau

The Voices, 1880. Creator: Gustave Moreau
The Voices, 1880. The scene is related to the theme of Hesiod and the Muses.

Background imageMoreau Gustave Collection: Galatea, 1896. Creator: Gustave Moreau

Galatea, 1896. Creator: Gustave Moreau
Galatea, 1896. From the myth of Polyphemus and Galathea. The scene recreates the theme of beauty and the beast, a symbol of woman as the embodiment of a beauty that is beyond man's reach.

Background imageMoreau Gustave 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 imageMoreau Gustave Collection: Charybdis and Scylla, 1894. Creator: Ernest Cornelis Ary Renan

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

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

Arion, 1891. Creator: Gustave Moreau
Arion, 1891

Background imageMoreau Gustave 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 imageMoreau Gustave Collection: La Discorde, 1886. Creator: Felix Bracquemond

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

Background imageMoreau Gustave 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 imageMoreau Gustave Collection: Le Lion amoureux, 1886. Creator: Felix Bracquemond

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

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

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

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

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



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Moreau Gustave was a French painter and sculptor known for his fantastical and dreamlike works. His art often featured mythological creatures, mystical landscapes, and ethereal beings. Moreau's unique style combined elements of Symbolism, Romanticism, and Orientalism to create hauntingly beautiful pieces that captivated viewers with their otherworldly allure. Born in Paris in 1826, Moreau studied under the renowned Neoclassical painter François-Édouard Picot before establishing himself as an independent artist. He quickly gained recognition for his imaginative compositions and intricate details, earning him a reputation as one of the leading figures in the Symbolist movement. Throughout his career, Moreau explored themes of mythology, religion, and fantasy in his work, drawing inspiration from sources as diverse as Greek mythology, biblical stories, and Eastern mysticism. His paintings often depicted scenes of enchantment and mystery, inviting viewers into a world where reality blurred with imagination. Despite facing criticism from traditionalists who viewed his art as too unconventional or esoteric, Moreau remained steadfast in his commitment to pushing boundaries and challenging artistic norms. His dedication to exploring the depths of human consciousness through visual expression left a lasting impact on generations of artists who followed in his footsteps. Today, Moreau's legacy endures through the timeless beauty and enigmatic quality of his creations. His influence can be seen in the works of modern artists across various genres who continue to draw inspiration from his visionary approach to art-making. As we delve into the mesmerizing realm of Moreau Gustave's imagination, we are reminded of the power of creativity to transcend boundaries and transport us to new realms of wonderment.