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Oenone Collection

"Oenone: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Resilience" In the tragic tale of Phaedra, Theseus, and Hippolytus, Oenone played a pivotal role as Phaedra's loyal confidante

Background imageOenone Collection: Phaedra, Theseus and Hippolytus, illustration from Act III Scene 5 of Phedre

Phaedra, Theseus and Hippolytus, illustration from Act III Scene 5 of Phedre
XIR239566 Phaedra, Theseus and Hippolytus, illustration from Act III Scene 5 of Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) engraved by Raphael Urbain Massard (1775-1843) 1824 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Background imageOenone Collection: Edith Oenone Somerville

Edith Oenone Somerville
EDITH ANNA OENONE SOMERVILLE Irish novelist pictured with her cousin Violet Florence Martin (Ross) with whom she produced a series of novels

Background imageOenone Collection: Paris and Oenone, 1737. Creator: Jacob de Wit

Paris and Oenone, 1737. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Paris and Oenone, 1737

Background imageOenone Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover June 5th. 1886, 1886. Creators: Unknown, HM Pagel

The Graphic, Front Cover June 5th. 1886, 1886. Creators: Unknown, HM Pagel
The Graphic, Front Cover June 5th. 1886, 1886. Helena in Troas at Hengler's Circus - the death of Oenone. An English Agricultural Station. From "The Graphic

Background imageOenone Collection: Paris Writing Words of Love to Oenone. Creator: Georg Pencz

Paris Writing Words of Love to Oenone. Creator: Georg Pencz
Paris Writing Words of Love to Oenone

Background imageOenone Collection: EDITH ANNA OENONE SOMERVILLE (1858 - 1949), Irish novelist pictured in her hunting habit. Date: 1904

EDITH ANNA OENONE SOMERVILLE (1858 - 1949), Irish novelist pictured in her hunting habit. Date: 1904

Background imageOenone Collection: The Story of Oenone and Paris, 1460s (tempera on panel)

The Story of Oenone and Paris, 1460s (tempera on panel)
3077115 The Story of Oenone and Paris, 1460s (tempera on panel) by Martini, Francesco di Giorgio (1439-1502); 34x17 cm; J

Background imageOenone Collection: Paris, 1460s (tempera on panel)

Paris, 1460s (tempera on panel)
3077221 Paris, 1460s (tempera on panel) by Martini, Francesco di Giorgio (1439-1502); 41.9x24.1 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Blessed with the gift of prophecy)

Background imageOenone Collection: Paris comes back to Oenone (engraving)

Paris comes back to Oenone (engraving)
3106338 Paris comes back to Oenone (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris comes back to Oenone)

Background imageOenone Collection: Paris with Oenone Whose Name he has Carved in the Bark of a Tree (engraving)

Paris with Oenone Whose Name he has Carved in the Bark of a Tree (engraving)
3505680 Paris with Oenone Whose Name he has Carved in the Bark of a Tree (engraving) by Saenredam, Jan (1565-1607); 27.9x33.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageOenone Collection: Paris and Oenone, 1539 (engraving)

Paris and Oenone, 1539 (engraving)
1067942 Paris and Oenone, 1539 (engraving) by Pencz, Georg (1500-50); 12.1x7.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Paris, son of the king Priam and the queen Hecuba)

Background imageOenone Collection: Oenone (engraving)

Oenone (engraving)
3635431 Oenone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oenone. Illustration of Lays of the Scottish Cavaliers by William Edmonstoune Aytoun with illustrations)

Background imageOenone Collection: Scene entre Phedre et sa confidente Oenone, au Ier acte de la Phedre de Racine (engraving)

Scene entre Phedre et sa confidente Oenone, au Ier acte de la Phedre de Racine (engraving)
6005488 Scene entre Phedre et sa confidente Oenone, au Ier acte de la Phedre de Racine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOenone Collection: 'Helena in Troas', at Henglers Circus, the Death of Oenone (engraving)

"Helena in Troas", at Henglers Circus, the Death of Oenone (engraving)
1062068 " Helena in Troas", at Henglers Circus, the Death of Oenone (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Helena in Troas")

Background imageOenone Collection: French Plays, Scene from Racines 'Phedre'(engraving)

French Plays, Scene from Racines "Phedre"(engraving)
1096680 French Plays, Scene from Racines " Phedre" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Plays, Scene from Racines " Phedre")

Background imageOenone Collection: Secretaire commode, c1785 Artist: George Brookshaw

Secretaire commode, c1785 Artist: George Brookshaw
Secretaire commode, c1785. The medallions are all derived from Angelica Kauffmanns work. Representing: ?Una and the Lion? (on top), the lovers ?Damon and Musidora? and ?Paris and Oenone?

Background imageOenone Collection: Paris Oenone landscape foot tree shepherd Paris bends

Paris Oenone landscape foot tree shepherd Paris bends
Paris and Oenone, In a landscape at the foot of a tree, the shepherd Paris bends over the shepherdess Oenone. On the left a putto as a shepherd with the sheep, on the right a putto with a torch

Background imageOenone Collection: Paris Oenone

Paris Oenone
Paris and Oenone

Background imageOenone Collection: Story Oenone Paris center panel Francesco di

Story Oenone Paris center panel Francesco di
The Story of Oenone and Paris (center panel); Francesco di Giorgio Martini (Italian (Sienese), 1439 - 1501); 1460s; Tempera on panel; 40 x 113 cm (15 3, 4 x 44 1, 2 in.)

Background imageOenone Collection: Oenone left panel Francesco di Giorgio Martini

Oenone left panel Francesco di Giorgio Martini
Oenone (left end panel); Francesco di Giorgio Martini (Italian (Sienese), 1439 - 1501); 1460s; Tempera on panel; 41.9 x 24.1 cm (16 1, 2 x 9 1, 2 in.)

Background imageOenone Collection: Paris Oenone 1791 John Flaxman British 1755-1826

Paris Oenone 1791 John Flaxman British 1755-1826
Paris and Oenone, 1791. John Flaxman (British, 1755-1826). Gray ink wash with pale black-gray ink line with graphite and brown ink; sheet: 30.3 x 48.8 cm (11 15/16 x 19 3/16 in.); secondary support

Background imageOenone Collection: Golden-tailed sapphire, Chrysuronia oenone

Golden-tailed sapphire, Chrysuronia oenone, and red-billed azurecrown, Amazilia cyanocephala.. Chromolithograph by unknown artist/engraver from Mary

Background imageOenone Collection: Paris Oenone Greek Heroines 1539 Engraving Sheet

Paris Oenone Greek Heroines 1539 Engraving Sheet
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Background imageOenone Collection: Paris and Oenone, Jacob de Wit, 1737

Paris and Oenone, Jacob de Wit, 1737

Background imageOenone Collection: HELENA IN TROAS, AT HENGLERs CIRCUS: THE DEATH OF OENONE, 1886

HELENA IN TROAS, AT HENGLERs CIRCUS: THE DEATH OF OENONE, 1886
" HELENA IN TROAS, " AT HENGLERs CIRCUS: THE DEATH OF OENONE, 1886

Background imageOenone Collection: Gracie, Goelet Cup Race, Gracie (Yacht), Goelet Cup Race, Yachts, Regattas, 1891

Gracie, Goelet Cup Race, Gracie (Yacht), Goelet Cup Race, Yachts, Regattas, 1891

Background imageOenone Collection: Corona, flagship of Commodore Ledyard, Corona (Schooner), Yachts, 1900

Corona, flagship of Commodore Ledyard, Corona (Schooner), Yachts, 1900

Background imageOenone Collection: RACINE: PHEDRE, 1850. Scene from an 1850 production of Phedre, by Jean Racine (1639-1699)

RACINE: PHEDRE, 1850. Scene from an 1850 production of Phedre, by Jean Racine (1639-1699). Wood engraving, English, 1850

Background imageOenone Collection: Paris & Oenone(Hj Ford)

Paris & Oenone(Hj Ford)
Paris begs his estranged wife Oenone for forgiveness for having run away with Helen of Troy


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"Oenone: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Resilience" In the tragic tale of Phaedra, Theseus, and Hippolytus, Oenone played a pivotal role as Phaedra's loyal confidante. This illustration from Act III Scene 5 of "Phedre" captures the intensity of their relationship. But Oenone's story doesn't end there. Edith Oenone Somerville, an Irish novelist known for her hunting habit, brought this character to life in her works. Pictured here in 1904, she embodied the spirit and strength that Oenone symbolized. The painting "The Story and Paris" takes us back to ancient times when love was both beautiful and treacherous. Painted in the 1460s with tempera on panel, it depicts the fateful encounter between Paris and Oenone. Even after leaving her for Helen of Troy, Paris couldn't escape his feelings for Oenone. The engravings "Paris comes back to Oenone" and "Paris with Oenone Whose Name he has Carved in the Bark of a Tree" reveal his longing for what once was. In another engraving from 1539 titled "Paris and Oenone, " we witness their reunion filled with bittersweet emotions. Their complex relationship is further explored through various artistic interpretations like this one. Oftentimes overlooked but never forgotten is the engraving simply titled "Oenone. " It serves as a reminder that even minor characters can have significant impact on a narrative's trajectory. One such impactful moment occurs in Racine's play "Phedre, " where we see an intense scene between Phaedra and her trusted confidante at Act I. This engraving beautifully captures their deep connection amidst turmoil.