Scene of a Bacchanalia
Robert SmirkePortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1845)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1752–1845
About the artwork
"Scene of a Bacchanalia" is a work by Robert Smirke. Mythology, a short history: Mythological painting draws on stories from Greek and Roman myth, and on other traditions such as Norse, Celtic, and Hindu narrative. In European academies, history and mythological subjects ranked highest among painting genres, so they often appear on a large scale and with ambitious compositions. It is listed in the Mythology collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Scene of a Bacchanalia" 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
English, 1752–1845
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