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Mercury Instructing the Nymphs in Dance, 1848 (oil on panel)
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Mercury Instructing the Nymphs in Dance, 1848 (oil on panel)
MAN368390 Mercury Instructing the Nymphs in Dance, 1848 (oil on panel) by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); 58.3x91.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Also known as Dance of the Muses';); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32118540
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Apollo Apollon Bare Breasts Celebrating Drapery Garland Garlands Hermes Lesson Mercure Nymphes Tambourine Festivities Neo Classical Teaching
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In this oil painting titled "Mercury Instructing the Nymphs in Dance" created by Frederick Richard Pickersgill in 1848, we are transported to a scene of celebration and joy. The artwork, measuring 58.3x91.7 cm, is housed at the Manchester Art Gallery in the UK. Also known as "Dance of the Muses" this neo-classical masterpiece showcases Mercury, or Hermes, teaching a group of nymphs how to dance gracefully. The vibrant landscape serves as their backdrop while draped female figures adorned with garlands eagerly follow his lead. The atmosphere is filled with festivity as tambourines are played and dancers move harmoniously under Mercury's guidance. Seated amidst them is Apollo himself, adding an air of divine presence to the occasion. Pickersgill's attention to detail shines through in every brushstroke - from the delicate drapery that cascades around each figure to the bare breasts symbolizing purity and beauty. This enchanting painting captures both movement and stillness simultaneously, creating a mesmerizing visual experience for all who behold it. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of art from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are reminded of the power of dance as a form of expression and celebration throughout history. It serves as a testament to humanity's eternal desire for connection and harmony within ourselves and with others.
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