Reading from Homer

Date: 1885

The painting depicts a scene that takes place in an ancient setting. Four figures are depicted in different postures in resting positions. On the left, a man dressed in a dress stands holding a lyre, while another man lies on the floor next to him. In the centre is a woman in white, seated on a marble throne, turning to the man lying at her feet. To the right, another man sits on the steps with a thoughtful expression. In the background we see the sea and architecture in the spirit of ancient Greece.

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Alma-Tadema painted picture Reading from Homer in 1885. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is long. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912). British painter of Dutch origin. He was educated at the Royal Academy of Antwerp. In 1870 he settled in England. Painted classical motifs - mostly luxury (and decadence) of the Roman Empire, its stature has advocated to the beautiful marble interior, against the background of dazzling blue sea and sky. Detailed and realistic prokresloval objects in his paintings, masterfully managed reflections marble, metal objects. He was obsessed with precision - often painted architecture or things according to reality (perhaps in a museum). He kept the flowers from Africa carry a large rush is painted until the fresh ... During his life he was an important painter of the Victorian era and gained a good position. After his death, his importance in the eyes of critics fell, but by the 60s of the last century is once again becoming popular and award-winning author.