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Captive Andromache. Artist: Leighton, Frederic, 1st Baron Leighton (1830-1896)
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Captive Andromache. Artist: Leighton, Frederic, 1st Baron Leighton (1830-1896)
Captive Andromache. Found in the collection of Manchester City Art Gallery
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1st Baron Leighton 1830 1896 Andromache Frederic Hector Homer Iliad Leighton Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood Pre Raphaelites Trojan War Troy Victorian Art Greek Mythology
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the world of Greek mythology and the tragic tale of Andromache. Created by renowned artist Frederic, 1st Baron Leighton, this masterpiece titled "Captive Andromache" beautifully captures the essence of her sorrow and despair. The image showcases a scene from Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, set during the Trojan War. Andromache, wife of Hector - one of Troy's greatest warriors - is depicted as a captive after their city has fallen to the Greeks. Leighton skillfully portrays her anguish through his meticulous brushwork and use of color. As part of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood movement in Victorian art, Leighton brings an ethereal quality to this piece. The delicate details and soft lighting create an atmosphere that evokes both beauty and melancholy. This oil on canvas painting not only serves as a visual representation but also delves into deeper themes such as mythology, allegory, and literature. It reminds us of the enduring power these ancient stories hold over our collective imagination. Now housed in Manchester City Art Gallery's prestigious collection, this print allows us to appreciate Leighton's mastery at capturing complex emotions within his subjects. It serves as a timeless reminder that even in captivity or tragedy, there is still profound beauty to be found within human experience.
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