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Melpomene, The Muse of Tragedy, (oil on canvas)
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Melpomene, The Muse of Tragedy, (oil on canvas)
827760 Melpomene, The Muse of Tragedy, (oil on canvas) by Sirani, Elisabetta (1638-65); 87x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Melpomene, The Muse of Tragedy. Elisabetta Sirani (1638-1665). Oil on canvas. 87 x 71cm); Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22226362
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Arm Resting Brown Hair Brunette Dark Hair Direct Gaze Early Seventeenth Century Italian Art Italian Artist Leaning On Elbow Looking At Camera Mask Melpomene Muse Negative Concept Old Master Paintings Old Masters Tragedy Tragic Using Hands Woman Alone Apparel Elisabetta Elisabetta Sirani Ethnic Origin Headwear Portrait Style Portraiture Sirani Young Woman
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Melpomene, The Muse of Tragedy, captured in this exquisite oil on canvas painting by Elisabetta Sirani, evokes a sense of profound melancholy and introspection. Standing at 87x71 cm, this masterpiece is housed in a private collection and showcases the artist's exceptional talent. The portrait style composition portrays Melpomene as a woman with brown hair and captivating dark eyes that gaze directly at the viewer. Her posture exudes elegance as she leans on her elbow, her arm resting gracefully on a book. Dressed in attire typical of early seventeenth-century Europe, she wears a headdress that adds to her air of mystery. Sirani's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke; from the intricate folds of Melpomene's dress to the delicate features of her face. The use of oil paints brings depth and richness to the artwork, enhancing its emotional impact. As we contemplate this painting, we are drawn into Melpomene's world - one filled with tragedy and sorrow. It serves as a reminder that even amidst darkness there can be beauty found within human suffering. This remarkable work by an Italian artist from the seventeenth century captures both the essence of its time period and timeless themes that continue to resonate today. It stands as a testament to Sirani's skill as well as our enduring fascination with art that explores negative concepts such as tragedy.
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