{"product_id":"orpheus-gustave-moreau","title":"Orpheus - Gustave Moreau","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1865 Symbolist painting by Gustave Moreau depicting a Thracian maiden cradling the severed head of Orpheus upon his lyre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGustave Moreau painted Orpheus in 1865, a work that captures a moment of quiet reflection following the death of the mythical musician. The composition features a young woman, often identified as a Thracian maiden, holding the severed head of Orpheus, which rests upon his lyre. The scene is set against a rugged, rocky backdrop that suggests a desolate, ancient terrain. Moreau employs a meticulous approach to detail, particularly in the ornamentation of the woman's garments and the specific rendering of the lyre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting reflects the Symbolist interest in mythological themes, moving away from the objective observation of the natural world toward a more subjective, dreamlike vision. Moreau was known for his fascination with the exotic and the archaic, often incorporating elements that suggest a fusion of different historical periods. The woman's expression is one of melancholic reverence, creating a sense of stillness that contrasts with the violent nature of the subject matter. The light in the painting is soft and diffused, contributing to the ethereal quality of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoreau's technique involves layers of paint that create a luminous surface, allowing for subtle gradations of tone. The inclusion of the lyre serves as a reminder of Orpheus's musical prowess, while the overall arrangement of figures suggests a narrative frozen in time. This work is held in the collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. It remains a representative example of Moreau's ability to blend classical mythology with a personal, imaginative aesthetic that prioritised mood and atmosphere over strict realism. The painting invites viewers to consider the intersection of beauty and tragedy, a recurring theme in the artist's body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/symbolic-head-odilon-redon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSymbolic Head - Odilon Redon — Odilon Redon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/roger-marx-eugene-carriere\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRoger Marx - Eugène Carrière — Eugène Carrière\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gustave Moreau","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829993541967,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830005141839,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830005174607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830005207375,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830005240143,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Orpheus_Poster_CompositorV1_1789902755367.jpg?v=1789903067","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/orpheus-gustave-moreau","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}