Sappho and Alcaeus

The painting depicts a group of figures in ancient Greece. In the foreground, a woman in ancient clothing sits at a small table and appears to be paying attention to something on the table. To the right of her sits a man playing the lyre, leaning against a stone wall. In the background are three figures on a stone seat overlooking the sea. Two women and a man in ancient Greek clothing are admiring the scene or engaged in conversation. The atmosphere breathes the tranquility and culture of ancient Greece.

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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.