Odysseus. Study for the Triumph of Homer by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Odysseus. Study for the Triumph of Homer - Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres -

Artwork Information

TitleOdysseus. Study for the Triumph of Homer
ArtistJean Auguste Dominique Ingres
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementNeoclassicism
Current LocationMusée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Lyon, France

About Odysseus. Study for the Triumph of Homer

The artwork entitled “Odysseus. Study for the Triumph of Homer” is a neoclassical oil on canvas painting by the French artist Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres. This mythological painting forms part of the art collection at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon in Lyon, France. It exemplifies the intricate brushwork and classical themes typical of the neoclassical movement, which sought to revive the aesthetics of ancient art, particularly that of classical antiquity.

In the artwork, the figure of Odysseus is depicted in a seated position, his body draped in a flowing green garment that reveals the sculptural treatment of form and musculature characteristic of neoclassicism. Odysseus is portrayed in a moment of contemplation or sorrow, with one hand resting on his bent knee and the other raised to his forehead in a gesture of pensiveness or fatigue. He wears a helmet, suggesting his martial role, but the helmet is pushed back to rest on his head, leaving his furrowed brow exposed. The spear he holds in his relaxed grip further reinforces his identity as a warrior, possibly reflecting on the trials he has endured. The careful attention to the delineation of the figure and the subdued use of color underscore the reflective mood of the scene.

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