Allegory of peace (1772)
Nicolas Bernard Lépicié1772 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1784)
Specifications
- Year
- 1772
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1735–1784
About the artwork
"Allegory of peace" (1772) is a work by Nicolas Bernard Lépicié. Context for 1772: The eighteenth century began with the light, ornamental Rococo, especially in France, and moved towards the clarity and antique references of Neoclassicism by the end of the century. The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. Mythology in brief: Artists from the Renaissance to the Symbolists returned to myth to explore love, power, fate, and transformation. Mythological painting draws on stories from Greek and Roman myth, and on other traditions such as Norse, Celtic, and Hindu narrative. It is listed in the Mythology collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Allegory of peace" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Mythological scenes add narrative depth and historical atmosphere, which helps them work as a central accent in classic as well as eclectic spaces. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
French, 1735–1784
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