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Gustave 1826 1898 Collection

Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), also known as "Fee des eaux

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Ulysse et les Sirènes (Ulysses and the Sirens). Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Ulysse et les Sirènes (Ulysses and the Sirens). Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Ulysse et les Sirenes (Ulysses and the Sirens). Found in the collection of the Musee Gustave Moreau

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Les Licornes, c. 1888. Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Les Licornes, c. 1888. Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Les Licornes, c. 1888. Found in the collection of the Musee Gustave Moreau

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: The frogs asking for a king (Les Grenouilles qui demandent un Roi), 1881

The frogs asking for a king (Les Grenouilles qui demandent un Roi), 1881. Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
The frogs asking for a king (Les Grenouilles qui demandent un Roi), 1881. Found in the Collection of the Musee Gustave Moreau

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Portrait of the composer Eugène Lacheurié, 1852. Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Portrait of the composer Eugène Lacheurié, 1852. Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Portrait of the composer Eugene Lacheurie, 1852. Private Collection

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Fee des eaux

Fee des eaux
Fe e des eaux. Found in the Collection of Muse e Gustave Moreau

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Venus Rising from the Sea (Venus Anadyomene), 1866

Venus Rising from the Sea (Venus Anadyomene), 1866. Found in the collection of Israel Museum, Jerusalem

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Perseus and Andromeda, 1882. Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Perseus and Andromeda, 1882. Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Perseus and Andromeda, 1882. Private Collection

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Orpheus, 1865. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Orpheus, 1865. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Orpheus, 1865. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: The Apparition. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

The Apparition. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
The Apparition. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Oedipus the Wayfarer or Equality before Death, 1888

Oedipus the Wayfarer or Equality before Death, 1888. Found in the collection of Musee de la Cour d Or, Metz Metropole

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Narcissus

Narcissus. Found in the collection of Musee Gustave Moreau

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Jupiter and Semele, 1894-1895

Jupiter and Semele, 1894-1895. Found in the collection of Musee Gustave Moreau

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Jupiter and Semele, 1890s

Jupiter and Semele, 1890s. Found in the collection of Musee Gustave Moreau

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Susanna and the Elders, 1895

Susanna and the Elders, 1895. Private Collection

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: The Parca and the Angel of Death (La Parque et l ange de la Mort), c. 1890

The Parca and the Angel of Death (La Parque et l ange de la Mort), c. 1890. Found in the Collection of Musee Gustave Moreau

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Moses, ca 1854

Moses, ca 1854. Found in the Collection of Musee Gustave Moreau

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Les epreuves

Les epreuves. Private Collection

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: The Song of Songs, 1893

The Song of Songs, 1893. Found in the collection of Ohara Museum of Art, Kurashiki

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: The Song of Songs. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

The Song of Songs. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
The Song of Songs. Private Collection

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Leda and the Swan. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Leda and the Swan. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Leda and the Swan. Private Collection

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: The Unicorn. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

The Unicorn. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
The Unicorn. Private Collection

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: The Toilet. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

The Toilet. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
The Toilet. Found in the collection of Bridgestone Museum of Art

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Arion. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Arion. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Arion. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Salome at the Prison. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Salome at the Prison. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Salome at the Prison. Found in the collection of National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: The Sacred Elephant (Peri). Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

The Sacred Elephant (Peri). Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
The Sacred Elephant (Peri). Found in the collection of National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Cupid and the Muses. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Cupid and the Muses. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Cupid and the Muses. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Galathea. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Galathea. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Galathea. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Jason and Medea. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Jason and Medea. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Jason and Medea. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Samson and Delilah. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Samson and Delilah. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Samson and Delilah. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Samson and Delilah

Samson and Delilah. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Prometheus

Prometheus. Private Collection

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, 1889-1890. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Saint George and the Dragon, 1889-1890. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Saint George and the Dragon, 1889-1890. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Pieta, c. 1876. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Pieta, c. 1876. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Pieta, c. 1876. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: Galathea, ca 1896. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Galathea, ca 1896. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Galathea, ca 1896. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Background imageGustave 1826 1898 Collection: The Voices, c. 1880. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

The Voices, c. 1880. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
The Voices, c. 1880. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections


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Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), also known as "Fee des eaux, " was a renowned French artist whose works continue to captivate audiences with their ethereal beauty and mythical themes. One of his notable creations, "Perseus and Andromeda" from 1882, transports us to the ancient Greek myth where Perseus rescues the helpless Andromeda from a sea monster. Moreau's attention to detail and mastery of light and shadow bring this tale to life on canvas. In "Orpheus" (1865), Moreau delves into another mythological narrative, depicting Orpheus playing his lyre while surrounded by enchanting creatures. The painting exudes an otherworldly atmosphere, showcasing the artist's ability to convey emotion through color and composition. "The Apparition" is yet another masterpiece by Gustave Moreau. This haunting piece portrays a ghostly figure emerging from darkness, evoking feelings of mystery and intrigue. With each brushstroke, Moreau creates an eerie ambiance that leaves viewers mesmerized. Moreau's fascination with mythology is further evident in "Venus Rising from the Sea (Venus Anadyomene)" (1866). This sensuous depiction of Venus emerging from the ocean showcases his skill in capturing delicate forms and textures. Another remarkable work by Gustave Moreau is "Oedipus the Wayfarer or Equality before Death" (1888). Through this painting, he explores themes of fate and mortality as Oedipus confronts his tragic destiny. The intricate details within this piece invite contemplation on life's complexities. "Narcissus, " a subject often explored in art history, finds its place among Moreau's repertoire as well. His interpretation captures Narcissus gazing at his own reflection with longing—an allegory for self-obsession that remains relevant today. The divine love affair between Jupiter and Semele is beautifully depicted in Moreau's works.