The Death of Cleopatra (1910) by John Collier

The Death of Cleopatra - John Collier - 1910

Artwork Information

TitleThe Death of Cleopatra
ArtistJohn Collier
Date1910
Art MovementRomanticism

About The Death of Cleopatra

“The Death of Cleopatra,” created by John Collier in 1910, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is classified as a history painting. The artwork depicts the final moments of Cleopatra, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt.

In the artwork, Cleopatra is central, draped in elegant attire that underscores her regal status and tragic fate. She lounges on a bed, adorned with sumptuous fabrics, indicative of her royal status and opulence. Cleopatra is accompanied by her attendants, who are arranged around her, suggesting a scene immediately following her death. The setting is elaborately decorated with Egyptian motifs, including hieroglyphics and towering statues, situating the viewer in an ancient chamber reflective of Egypt’s grand architectural style. The overall composition combines drama and a somber tone, encapsulating the essence of Cleopatra’s storied demise.

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