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Metal Print : The Ghost of Clytemnestra Awakening the Furies, 1781 (oil on panel)
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The Ghost of Clytemnestra Awakening the Furies, 1781 (oil on panel)
XYC225470 The Ghost of Clytemnestra Awakening the Furies, 1781 (oil on panel) by Downman, John (c.1750-1824); 50.75x64.75 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; (add.info.: half sister of Helen of Troy; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12764590
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Clytemnestre Homer Homere Luminous Masks Odyssey Serpents Spirit Strength Terror Fear
20"x16" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the haunting beauty of John Downman's "The Ghost of Clytemnestra Awakening the Furies" into your home with a Media Storehouse Metal Print. This exquisite oil on panel painting from 1781, available through Fine Art Finder and the Yale Center for British Art, depicts the vengeful spirit of Clytemnestra summoning the Furies. Our high-quality Metal Prints showcase vibrant colors and stunning detail, preserving the artwork's intricate brushstrokes and captivating narrative. Transform any space into a gallery with this mesmerizing piece of art history.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Ghost of Clytemnestra Awakens the Furies, a captivating oil painting by John Downman, transports viewers to the ancient Greek world. Measuring 50.75x64.75 cm, this masterpiece is housed in the prestigious Yale Center for British Art's Paul Mellon Collection in the USA. In this hauntingly beautiful artwork, Clytemnestra, half-sister of Helen of Troy and wife of Agamemnon, emerges from the depths of darkness to awaken the fearsome Furies. With her luminous presence and commanding strength, she embodies both terror and power. The artist skillfully captures Clytemnestra's essence through intricate details such as her terrifying masks and serpents that coil around her ethereal form. Her spirit emanates an aura of fear that sends shivers down one's spine. Clytemnestra's portrayal as a female figure resonates with themes of vengeance and justice prevalent in Homer's epic poem 'Odyssey. ' The painting serves as a visual representation of her role in exacting retribution for past wrongs. As we gaze upon this extraordinary piece, we are transported back in time to witness Clytemnestra awakening these mythical beings who personify punishment itself. The combination of beauty and terror creates an intriguing juxtaposition that leaves us captivated by its enigmatic allure.
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