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The Abduction of Dejanira

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This evocative drawing captures a dramatic moment of abduction steeped in mythological intensity. The composition centers on a muscular male figure forcefully lifting a woman who stretches her arm skyward, as if reaching for salvation or pleading for rescue. The intricate pen and ink technique highlights the taut musculature and flowing drapery, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The rocky landscape and distant figures add depth, suggesting a narrative unfolding in a vast, almost otherworldly realm. The monochromatic palette emphasizes form and emotion over color, invoking a timeless sense of struggle and passion. This work resonates with the Romantic fascination for myth and the human condition, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in its tragic beauty.

The Abduction of Dejanira

Gustave Moreau

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1860

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3836 × 5538 px
156 × 226 mm

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