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Boreas kidnaps Orizia; a Beauvais Manufactory tapestry designed by Franois Boucher. Quirinal Palace, Rome
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Boreas kidnaps Orizia; a Beauvais Manufactory tapestry designed by Franois Boucher. Quirinal Palace, Rome
Boreas kidnaps Orizia; a Beauvais Manufactory tapestry designed by Franois Boucher. Quirinal Palace, Rome Rome Quirinal Palace Tapestry Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:1750-1752. Artist:Boucher, Franois, Boucher, Francois, Beauvais Tapestry Manufactory
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ADA-F-041191-0000
Media ID 33151408
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Female Figure Landscape Wooded Areas Literature And Fiction Male Figure Putto Treeeighteenth Century Abstract Concept And Symbol Greco Roman Type Of Representation
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Boreas kidnaps Orizia; a Beauvais Manufactory tapestry designed by François Boucher. Quirinal Palace, Rome". This photograph captures the essence of an exquisite artwork that transports us back to the enchanting world of ancient mythology and literature. The tapestry, created between 1750-1752 at the renowned Beauvais Tapestry Manufactory, was masterfully designed by François Boucher. In this scene, we witness the dramatic moment when Boreas, the Greek god of the north wind, abducts Orizia, a beautiful female figure representing allegory and abstract concepts. The male figure's powerful presence is juxtaposed with Orizia's delicate form as she is swept away into an unknown fate. The attention to detail in this Renaissance-Baroque masterpiece is truly remarkable. Each character is adorned in period-specific attire and hairstyles that transport us to eighteenth-century Europe. The lush landscape surrounding them showcases wooded areas teeming with vibrant vegetation and towering trees. As we delve deeper into this artwork's narrative, it becomes evident that it draws inspiration from Greco-Roman mythology while also embracing elements of European renaissance-baroque styles. This fusion creates a harmonious blend of artistic influences spanning across different periods and continents. The photograph itself was taken around 1900 at Rome's majestic Quirinal Palace where this magnificent tapestry found its home. Its grandeur echoes through time as it continues to captivate viewers with its timeless beauty. Anderson skillfully captures every intricate detail in his photographic print without compromising on its historical significance or aesthetic appeal. Through his lens, he allows us to appreciate not only the artistry behind this piece but also its cultural importance within Europe's first and second millenniums. This photograph serves as a testament to both Anderson's talent as a photographer and François Boucher's genius as an artist – immortalizing their contributions for generations to come.
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