Copy after Delacroix's "Bark of Dante"
The Met
Artist: Edouard Manet(French, Paris 1832–1883 Paris)
Date: ca. 1859
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 13 x 16 1/8 in. (33 x 41 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Dark painting of several figures, some nude, in a chaotic, shadowy scene with a light
Detailed Description
A dark oil painting depicts a chaotic scene with multiple figures, some partially obscured, in a turbulent environment. In the upper left, a figure in a dark blue-green cloak and a reddish-orange head covering raises their right arm, holding what appears to be a torch or light source that casts a warm glow. To their right, another figure, also with a reddish-orange head covering, is partially visible, looking towards the right. Below these figures, the scene becomes more entangled. In the lower left, a pale, possibly nude or lightly draped figure lies horizontally, with an arm raised, seemingly amidst swirling white and grey forms that suggest water or turbulent fabric. In the lower right, a large, muscular, reddish-brown figure, possibly nude, is entangled with other forms, its head obscured but a strong torso and limbs visible. The background is predominantly dark, with deep greens and browns, creating a strong contrast with the illuminated figures. The brushstrokes are visible and dynamic.
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