Paintings from 19th century France, from Neoclassic to Academic to Barbizon. Impressionism is not covered here.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Silenus (1838)
Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot: Silenus
In Greek mythology, Silenus was the companion and tutor of the god of wine, Dionysus - hence this bacchanalian scene. Silenus is usually depicted as old, plump, and drunk.
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