Did Moreau succeed in changing history painting, or should his works remain obscure, a minor cul-de-sac in art history?
symbolism
His last masterpiece has some of the richest symbols, icons, and decoration of all his works. A detailed look at his finale.
Far from being a recluse, the last years saw him teaching avidly, painting major works, and transforming his house into a museum.
His painting style had moved on, and he and his family were starting to build a new lifestyle, and getting away from Berlin more.
Corinth’s paintings changed visibly after his major stroke in December 1911. Was this the result of that stroke?
Three major paintings: a complex triptych, Saint George and the Dragon, and an extraordinary Indian fantasy cityscape.
At the peak of his career, he tackled his most complex classical myth, painted a patron in the South Tirol, and the founder of modern zoos. And then…
His mother’s death stopped him painting and turned him into a recluse for a while. He then painted his way through his grief.
As he celebrates his 50th birthday, his young family are growing in size and number. More brilliant paintings, and more success.
Why are there two tortoises in the foreground of Moreau’s ‘Orpheus’? After a journey through Zen Buddhism, fables, and political allegory, the answer may be more obvious.
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