Orpheus tries to hold on to Eurydice
François GérardPortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1837)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1770–1837
About the artwork
"Orpheus tries to hold on to Eurydice" is an artwork by François Gérard. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Drawings in brief: Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark.
"Orpheus tries to hold on to Eurydice" 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. 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, 1770–1837
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