The Legend of the Wolves
Rosa BonheurLandscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1899)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1822–1899
About the artwork
"The Legend of the Wolves" is an artwork by Rosa Bonheur. Mythology in brief: In European academies, history and mythological subjects ranked highest among painting genres, so they often appear on a large scale and with ambitious compositions. 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 landscape orientation.
"The Legend of the Wolves" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. 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, 1822–1899
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