Odysseus approaches Nausicaa pleading for help (1864)
Friedrich Preller the Elder1864 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1878)
Specifications
- Year
- 1864
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1804–1878
About the artwork
"Odysseus approaches Nausicaa pleading for help" (1864) is a work by Friedrich Preller the Elder. Background on Mythology: Mythological painting draws on stories from Greek and Roman myth, and on other traditions such as Norse, Celtic, and Hindu narrative. Artists from the Renaissance to the Symbolists returned to myth to explore love, power, fate, and transformation. About the period around 1864: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. Japanese prints reached Europe in large numbers and influenced many artists, while photography changed what painting needed to do. It is listed in the Mythology collection. The image is in landscape orientation.
"Odysseus approaches Nausicaa pleading for help" 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
German, 1804–1878
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