“Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld,” created by Camille Corot in 1861, is an oil painting on canvas that belongs to the Romanticism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 112.3 cm in height and 137.1 cm in width. This mythological painting is housed in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), located in Houston, Texas, United States.
The artwork depicts a serene and evocative scene from Greek mythology, where Orpheus, holding his lyre, is leading Eurydice from the underworld. The couple is portrayed walking through a shadowy, ethereal landscape, with Orpheus gazing forward while Eurydice follows slightly behind, creating an air of suspense and longing. The background features tall, spectral trees that fade into a misty horizon, enhancing the mystical and melancholic atmosphere of the painting. The subdued palette, with its muted greens and browns, complements the somber yet hopeful mood, encapsulating Corot’s Romantic vision.
